Compliments matter. Try one.
Having walked for over 50 years through many turnstiles of life, many under the rubric of senior living, I consistently return to one conclusion: a sincere, unpretentious compliment to a resident of such...
What makes this event special? Let me count (some of) the ways …
Unless you have actually attended NIC conferences, it’s hard to appreciate just how unique and helpful these events are.
Climate change and older adults: Lessons from Canada
You don’t have to look far to see the effects of climate change these days. But those effects are all the more acute for vulnerable seniors, especially those living in nursing homes. The reality is that...
Collaboration puts providers on best path for patient care
Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized payment and policy rule changes related to post-acute care. The new regulations, including changes to the accountable care organization...
You need to calm down …
Friday evenings in our house have a general theme as we transition into the weekend.
On the dock
Who would have thought that sitting on a quiet dock in West River, MD, would have anything to do with leadership? Turns out it’s the perfect place for a transformative leadership experience.
8 tips for smart strategies with smart devices
The amazing ability to integrate the many current technologies and devices, as well as new ones that will continue to be developed, is called the Internet of Things, or IoT, which creates a distinct combination...
Women of Distinction 2019: Erin Donaldson
Erin Donaldson, vice president and director of operations management for Life Care Services, talks about mentorship, goals and diversity in senior living and care.
PDPM: They’ve only just begun
I don’t know about you, but with all the hype during the run-up to PDPM implementation on Oct. 1, it’s beginning to feel a little like the morning of the third-grade Halloween party.
What worries me about trauma-informed care
It’s a good thing to pay more attention to the emotional experience of residents, but I’m worried about how asking them about their traumas — which is mandated in a new rule about to go into effect...
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