Maybe you look like a supermodel, or maybe you are morbidly obese. You might be a CEO who looks like a college student, or in a scooter. Either way, when you attend any conference and visit the Expo Hall,...
Instilling a love of nursing at an early age
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2014
One of the most rewarding parts of talking to employees currently working in healthcare is hearing how many of them come from families where the parents were administrators, physicians, nurses or aides....
Playing fast and loose with Medicaid termination
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2015
There are many benefits to communicating to your cohorts in neighboring states, and not the least of it may be knowing when a provider is kicked out of Medicaid.
The big gap in your nursing home
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 27, 2013
There’s a tremendous lack of evidence-based research practices in nursing homes and much of what happens every day is based on belief rather than fact. We need to embrace research as a way to improve...
Feline happy over your SEO
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2012
Given the response to last week’s post about the Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court, I’ve decided there’s only one way to make this week’s blog as successful in terms of...
Nursing homes’ steep climb to public trust
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 13, 2012
I’ll let you in on a secret: Most of the time, the long-term care business press is, if not always on your side, at least sympathetic to your plight.
A tail that gives year-round happiness
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 20, 2018
Cheers to Altercare in Adena, OH, for showing us all how it should be done when it comes to residents needing a boost.
Positive attitudes in aging lead to resilience
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2016
Having a positive attitude in aging makes seniors more resilient under stress, according to new research. This means more than you probably think.
Cute is as cute does
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 30, 2015
As the leading long-term care professional publication, we know ahead of time that certain columns will provoke conversation and comments. But responses to a column this week about not calling residents...
Who’s buying your loyalty?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 23, 2014
While the story of former Gov. McDonnell and his wife’s alleged excess may make us shake our heads, it did remind me of the slippery slope many in business or politics can fall down when it comes...