Fike 2.0: How national tragedy created a long-term care champion
By
Tim Mullaney
May 20, 2014
Last week, President Obama dedicated the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City. The occasion got me thinking about how the searing experience instilled in some survivors a fierce sense of mission. Katy...
What a professional caregiver should never forget
By
Elaine C. Pereira
Oct 24, 2012
Never forget that every resident has a past, a story worth hearing if they could only tell it.
Reusable textiles are more eco-friendly
By
Joseph Ricci
Nov 10, 2014
In a recent study, when comparing all the versions of the materials and weights, products made of reusable textiles were found to have the lowest environmental impact throughout the product’s life...
Readers: How would you ‘star’ the new rating system?
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 12, 2009
Driving home last week, I heard a prominent movie reviewer say on the radio that he loves January. Why? “Because all of the movies that come out are just terrible,” he explained with a mischievous...
Effective rehabilitation influences success of care
By
Jessie Rodriguez
Aug 14, 2017
When it comes to rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, the majority of seniors and their families are looking for an effective and comprehensive process which will get them back home with a decreased...
Lessons in learning your limits
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 29, 2017
Take two friends and toss them at the American Library Association conference and you have a lot of running up to each other speaking in all exclamation points, as well as a solid lesson in how a smart,...
Alcohol and medicine abuse among seniors
By
David Rotenberg
Nov 24, 2015
Some clients entering long-term facilities may already abuse alcohol or other drugs.
The triple threat of mind, body and spirit
By
Michael McCann, MS
May 16, 2014
Many communities turn to gardening for residents as a summer activity. But a family BBQ, outdoor movie night or summer concert also can be a fantastic way to expand activities during the warmer months.
Big challenges ahead for therapy
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Jun 12, 2012
A few years ago, my consulting company had the opportunity to work with a facility to implement a bariatric unit within a skilled nursing facility. This would seem an easy task, but the facility ended...
Isolated nurses and the crisis of LTC identity
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 25, 2017
A new English study is both interesting and concerning related to long-term care nurses. These nurses feel isolated and excluded compared to others in the healthcare profession, and that can have big implications...