Long-term care insurance: Time to yell ‘Run!’ yet?
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 12, 2014
There is a memorable scene in the movie “Forrest Gump” when Lt. Dan chews out the well-intentioned title soldier for saluting him while the enemy is likely watching. The implication is that...
Residents bust a move (but not a hip) at their Senior Prom
By
Mary Gustafson
May 17, 2012
As a lowly high school student, I was never able to muster up much enthusiasm for the prom. Dancing in public? “Ewww… ,” my 17-year-old brain responded, more often than not.
The time of year for a ‘prevent’ defense
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 23, 2009
Amid the work on long-term care reform, legislators passed a welcome bit of legislation on falls prevention.
Why don’t they accept your job offers? It’s often a close call
By
John O'Connor
Jun 30, 2019
When unemployment rates are at a 50-year low and the economy is roaring, it’s a game changer. And not in a good way.
It’s not just charity that should begin at home
By
John O'Connor
Feb 27, 2017
Long-term care operators tend to be a nervous lot. Rightfully so.
Changing corporate culture
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 03, 2016
As the holidays approach, it was touching at LeadingAge to hear a story about a CEO who goes out of his way to make employees and associates feel appreciated.
Celebrating a facility’s history
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 04, 2015
As we look toward the end of 2015, it’s worthwhile to remember the history of nursing homes that have withstood more than a century of immeasurable changes.
Nuns against the neighbors, and NIMBY takes the lead
By
John O'Connor
Sep 21, 2015
I first heard about the sisters of Fraternite Notre Dame last winter, when two boilers broke down at a church they were running on Chicago’s West Side. The public ultimately came to their rescue...
Don’t want to be replaced by a robot? Then you’d better read this
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2015
We’re hearing more about technology’s growing role in the long-term care field. And to be sure, there are many positive things to be said about the shift. The bad news is that your job as a...
Game theory in long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2013
As many of you know, this is long-term care conference season, which means having a quality smartphone is essentially a must. Since my old phone could best be described as “temperamental,”...