It seemed like a low-tech gimmick, but I signed up anyway to take the Virtual Dementia Tour. I had seen it promoted at the opening session of the American Health Care Association convention this week in...
Their generation
By
John O'Connor
Feb 12, 2012
To hear some rock and rollers sneer it, you’d think that living long is a terrible fate. But is that really the case?
About that alarming rise in nursing home closings …
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2020
If you own equities or are involved in the skilled care sector, last week provided more than its share of bad news.
Will nursing homes be subcontractors to the stars?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2012
Nursing homes take care of 1.5 million residents each year. They pump more than $100 billion into the nation’s economy. In many communities, they are the largest source of jobs. But as far as the...
‘Doublers’ are worth consideration
By
Andrew Murdoch, B.S.
Jun 15, 2015
Gregory bought a LTC policy in 2002 for himself and his wife from a now-defunct insurance company, then bought another one from John Hancock in 2007, after his former insurer exited the business.
The need for long-term care will increase dramatically in the future – unless it doesn’t
By
John O'Connor
Oct 12, 2012
How will demand for long-term care services change in the years to come? Two related reports provide very different answers to this central question.
How ‘taking a pause’ may actually improve the staffing shortage crisis
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Jun 17, 2021
“We’re hiring.” “If you know of any certified nursing assistants, we are hiring.” “We too are desperately seeking caregivers.” “We are actually all set with caregivers.” “Huh? What?” ...
Rethinking IT in a world of shortages
By
Adam Saalman
Jun 14, 2022
Reading through industry publications, it’s hard not to be bombarded with topics of staffing shortages, budget problems and general advice that broadly states that we need to get ready to tighten our...
Media should stay positive when it comes to seniors
By
Herb Hildebrandt, Ph.D, Hl.D.
Jul 24, 2020
Headlines during the time of COVID-19 foretell more semantic warmth for the elderly than I have ever read and heard before. That is the underlying tone of my following remarks. Changes in tone Negative...
This is how you lead during a pandemic
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 18, 2020
Carol Silver Elliott has the recipe for success in these trying times.