I am reminded of my age often, whether it’s when meeting peers, working with residents or even introducing myself to families. I have to earn respect quickly and, in some ways, have to convince them...
Creativity knows no age limit
By
Romilla Batra and Tim Carpenter
Feb 02, 2018
Legacy featured the works of 20 established and emerging senior artists from Long Beach, CA, and surrounding communities.
Antibiotic Stewardship: At the heart of what we do
By
William Davids, Pharm.D., and Vicki Nordby, RN
Sep 29, 2017
It’s not news that our planet has a serious antibiotic resistance problem on its hands, or that better antibiotic stewardship across the health care spectrum is essential to solving it.
Conversation with my younger self
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 13, 2016
As we grow personally and professionally, aren’t there things we all wish we would have known prior to making the choices or decisions we did? I’m not talking about information you can study...
Super-utilizers: LTC has them too
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jul 05, 2016
Reducing the costs of long-term care “super-utilizers” first requires recognizing them as such. Then proceed carefully, and with an investigative eye, to increase the likelihood of successfully...
Top trends for aging-in-place communities
By
Ryan Foster
May 06, 2013
The path to retirement and beyond comes with a lot of new scenery, from navigating health care needs to deciding where to live. The landscape is changing – in thoughtful and well-planned ways –...
Put your gait belt where your mouth is
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 30, 2015
A couple of weeks ago, I put my scrubs on, grabbed a gait belt and worked alongside daily caregivers. I was humbled.
From ‘Mean Girls’ and bingo bans to inclusion
By
Jill Vitale-Aussem
Feb 11, 2015
Are the people who run certain retirement communities unfeeling monsters with no concern for the well-being of residents? I don’t think so. I think they are just like me, and many others who manage...
Don’t we deserve better?
By
Ruta Kadonoff
May 11, 2016
There are people and organizations all over the nation creating living and care environments that clearly show that more is possible than what the DOJ assumes.
Absenteeism and turnover in LTC? Death anxiety could be the cause
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
May 03, 2013
I started working in long-term care when I was in my early 30s and I was shocked at first when the residents died. I was used to falling in love with my patients. In order to make it in LTC, I’ve...