‘I survived COVID’— An advanced practice nurse on the front lines of long-term care
By
Julia Slavik
Aug 31, 2020
There’s something people don’t know about nurses, unless you are one. Even in the middle of a deadly virus, your first thought is for your family.
Which matters most: Social media or Five-Star?
By
Steven Littlehale
May 27, 2022
Recently my colleague Ken Kelley, MS, OTR/L, RAC-CT, a clinical consultant/reimbursement specialist, posited something about Five-Star ratings that I hadn’t considered. He suggested that, in general,...
Understanding ‘Unbefriended’
By
Caroline A. Vitale, M.D.
Jan 04, 2017
We’re wrapping up a time of year when many of us are heartened by seeing family and friends for the holidays. But what if residents don’t have anyone?
The future of senior wearables: Powering community connectivity
By
Ripley Martin
Oct 15, 2018
The everyday use of wearables can provide ongoing, cost effective interventions, and will play a bigger role in aging as we continue to seek digitally connected lives
A truly healing yarn
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Sep 25, 2018
An anecdote that touches on the impact of where residents are placed within the facility, the value of consistent staffing and the importance of “leaning in” to meet residents where they’re at emotionally.
Despite days of abuse and worry in Orlando, there is optimism
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 16, 2019
There could be some encouraging news on the nursing home “abuse” icon set to go live Oct. 23.
Starting the long-term care conversation
By
Ari Weinberger
May 24, 2010
A long-term care organization that builds its visibility in the community prompts families to think about their future needs.
Caregiving tradition
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2008
Blanche Lincoln, U.S. Senator, Arkansas
Success with scheduling technology
By
Debra Welk and Jackie Larson
Jun 07, 2013
Immanuel Communities adopted workforce management best practices and technology solutions used by many leading organizations in the inpatient and acute care sector for nearly a decade, but until recently...
I rinse out my plastic bags
By
Steven Littlehale
Sep 22, 2017
I rinse out my used plastic bags. Maybe not all the time, but often … I do love our Mother Earth, but that wasn’t driving my behavior.