Over the years, I’ve heard what seems like every possible explanation for cancer. Sometimes it’s cancer patients blaming themselves through questionable science — “I was too stressed”...
Catching nurse impostors — if you can
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Jul 11, 2017
If you’ve ever seen the movie “Catch Me If You Can,” you’ve probably wondered how in the world the protagonist could get away with his scheme of working jobs he had no qualifications...
The Muhammad Ali allure
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 09, 2016
The first time I met Muhammad Ali was the most memorable. I wound up in his hotel room with a handful of others, watching him perform magic tricks as numerous jiggling young bombshells showered him with...
‘Tis nursing home conference season
By
Liza Berger
Oct 22, 2010
It’s hard to believe we’re in the midst of another conference season. The American Health Care Association’s annual meeting already has passed and the American Association of Homes and...
Vaccinations and health officials’ inconvenient truths
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 05, 2024
Twice in two weeks, the nation’s top health official has called providers on the carpet over concerns about COVID-19 vaccination rates in nursing homes. It wasn’t billed as a scolding session, but...
Your money’s no good here
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2017
I’d say the thing we write about most often in this line of work is payment issues. As a long-term care provider, you are eternally under pressure with whether there will be enough to pay for everything.
The Haddits have left the building
By
John O'Connor
Jul 12, 2021
We’re seeing some unusual developments as long-term care recovers.
Fixing the empathy gene, Part II
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 13, 2012
If Bill Clinton added “M.D.” after his name, slung a stethoscope around his neck and started visiting the residents in your nursing facility, there’s a chance that your residents might...
New Women of Distinction category honors LTC stalwarts
By
Liza Berger
Dec 15, 2020
As the early-entry discount period comes to a close Wednesday, I find it pretty fitting that the third annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards will honor longtime caregivers who are not in the...
It’s time for ‘the talk’ about healthcare fraud
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
Some necessary conversations tend to be awkward and uncomfortable. They include talking to our children about baby making. Or convincing our parents to give up the car keys. Or talking to government investigators...