LeadingAge 2023 annual conference could be biggest yet
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 11, 2023
Organizers are gearing up for what they figure could be the group’s biggest annual conference yet, Nov. 5-8 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
The job we get to do: A glimpse into the world of skilled nursing therapists
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 12, 2023
In meetings recently I heard perspective from a colleague about the “job we get to do” as rehab professionals who are entrusted with caring for our patients — who are not just patients. They...
Elementary school pen pals, nursing home residents share emotional first meeting
By
Josh Henreckson
Jan 18, 2024
After months of swapping letters, nursing home residents at Landmark of Elkhorn City finally got to meet their 3rd-8th grade pen pals from the writing club at Elkhorn City Elementary School.
One-size-fits-all blood pressure cuffs can skew readings
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
Not using the correctly sized blood pressure cuff could throw readings way off, a new study finds. Therefore, healthcare workers should have more than one size of blood pressure cuff so it is tailored...
When fed-up senior care operators go on the offensive
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 16, 2024
The good folks taking care of the elderly in Arizona are done playing the role of piñata. They’re also done addressing their detractors one-by-one.
LeadingAge conference brings new E2 Experience Expo Nov. 5-8
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 06, 2023
LeadingAge’s annual conference and expo lands in Chicago Nov. 5-8 and will feature a handful of new wrinkles.
Lest we forget, it’s hardly all bad
By
John O'Connor
Nov 03, 2023
Skilled care operators now find themselves on the bad business end of many a pointed finger.
Gurwin celebrates 54th anniversary of Woodstock festival across campuses
By
Foster Stubbs
Sep 26, 2023
Despite summer 2023 coming to a close, the summer of 1969 remained in the minds of Gurwin Healthcare System residents and staff when they recently celebrated the 54th anniversary of Woodstock.
Meet David Totaro, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Agent of Change’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Apr 30, 2024
David Totaro took an unusual path to the long-term care sector, and his varied experience served him well as he developed a national, legislative advocacy program for BAYADA Hearts for Home Care.
Nursing home residents get schooled in VR trivia tournament
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 14, 2023
Oftentimes, younger and older generations are pitted against each other in our cultural battlefield. But imagine how effective they could be when they put their heads together. At Allendale Rehabilitation...