Mark McClellan, Director and Fellow, Brookings Institution
Model of Motivation
By
Liza Berger
Nov 02, 2007
Clari Gilbert, Senior VP of Operations, Beth Abraham Family of Health Services
A lesson on life from Guatemala
By
Liza Berger
Nov 23, 2010
As Thanksgiving comes around, I think back to my volunteer experience in Guatemala City last summer. There, I was reminded about the importance of taking time to enjoy life—wherever you happen to be.
What’s the secret to longevity? Ask Edna Parker.
By
Liza Berger
Apr 23, 2008
When it comes to growing old, we might want to think our worldview. The reason is Edna Parker, the oldest person in the world. Parker, who turned 115 at the Heritage House Convalescent Center in Indiana...
Congress improves its writing skills
By
Liza Berger
Sep 29, 2010
It sounds like a set-up for a punch line. The Senate this week passed the Plain Writing Act of 2010. Plain Writing Act? So what do we have now? Inscrutable, government-speak?
Profile — Going the distance: Arnold Whitman, CEO, Formation Capital
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2007
The Big Sur International Marathon is no jog in the park. The 26.2-mile course along the central California coast includes a fierce headwind, a two-mile climb up Hurricane Point, changing weather patterns...
PROFILE — Quiet & faithful leader: David Horazdovsky, CEO, Good Samaritan Society
By
Liza Berger
Apr 18, 2005
David Horazdovsky knew he had found the right line of work after he met Bertha. It was the late 1970s and the somewhat fussy, elderly nursing home resident was always looking for attention from the 23-year-old...
‘Tis nursing home conference season
By
Liza Berger
Oct 22, 2010
It’s hard to believe we’re in the midst of another conference season. The American Health Care Association’s annual meeting already has passed and the American Association of Homes and...
New Women of Distinction category honors LTC stalwarts
By
Liza Berger
Dec 15, 2020
As the early-entry discount period comes to a close Wednesday, I find it pretty fitting that the third annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards will honor longtime caregivers who are not in the...
Wii senior bowling league keeps competitive juices flowing
By
Liza Berger
Dec 18, 2009
A few years ago Joe Riccobene thought his days of playing sports were over. Now one of the winners of the National Senior League Wii bowling competition continues to bowl, golf and play tennis—virtually,...