From the 102-year-old Hulk Hogan fan to the doting, selfless caregivers doing behind-the-scenes work, there are numerous people who inspired me in long-term care this year.
Honoring the fallen
By
Michael Wasserman
May 08, 2024
It’s been more than four years since the onset of the tragic pandemic that took the lives of nearly a quarter million vulnerable older adults living in nursing homes. Their lives mattered. How they spent...
The Einstein option — a real staffing no-brainer
By
Michael Wasserman
Mar 13, 2024
In January, I wrote about the importance of adequate nursing home staffing levels. As a geriatrician who has worked in nursing homes for nearly 40 years, I can attest to the importance of the incredible...
Come on, just diagnose it
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 07, 2022
For some reason, it seems like practitioners run away from diagnosing people with Alzheimer’s disease. I don’t understand that when, in fact, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 75% to 80% of all dementias. ...
Caregiver Unburdened
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 07, 2018
Being a CNA, nurse, or therapist is also a big job requiring us to make decisions daily on when to care and when to allow those we serve to demonstrate their independence with tasks.
The perfectly imperfect leader
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 27, 2017
Did you sign a contract to be perfect? I don’t recall signing one, yet as leaders we are held to a higher standard, sometimes so high it’s unachievable. Perfection rarely is.
Healthcare reform and the safety net: The rising tide
By
James Lomastro
Dec 06, 2013
Home- and community-based care advocates seek a total rebalance of care. They want the care dollars to be shifted to home- and community-based care, which has been historically short-shifted. However,...
Vivacious smiles for seniors
By
Joel Glicksman, D.D.S.
Aug 26, 2013
A lot of things happen when you turn 80: you’re officially retired and the dream of competing in the Iron Man triathlon or climbing Mount Everest has faded. But, enjoying each and every meal, eating...
BE STILL to be a successful leader
By
Martie Moore
Jul 26, 2019
Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series, “Keeping anchored in the twirling seas of healthcare.” Article one explored new research in change management. Article two expanded tools...
Put me in coach! Being a team player in 2023
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 05, 2023
What is your mindset, your attitude, your approach for the new year? Note I didn’t ask about your goal or your resolution. We all know that they are often broken by month’s end. As with many of my...