Having My Say | When it feels like content is king, bring in the ‘X’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2022
Given the chance to question a Washington correspondent for a major broadcast news organization recently, long-term care leaders didn’t drill down on budget reconciliations, Medicare coverage or healthcare...
Oil, gold, nursing homes? Don’t be a commodity
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2021
With all the talk of impending acquisitions lately, it’s hard not to think of skilled nursing facilities as commodities to be bandied about for the right price — or shuttered if they don’t produce...
Splitting up over a shot?
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2021
I’ve been thinking quite a bit about trust lately, especially after reading a real pick-me-up in the Washington Post about the pandemic and splintering of societies.
A palliative care focus
By
Diane E. Meier, M.D., FACP
Feb 01, 2015
Palliative care, specialized medical care focused on treating the symptoms and stress of serious illness, should be the standard of practice for all elderly people in skilled care settings.
A place to look for help
Jan 03, 2012
Robert C. Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Optimus EMR Inc.
Hope for ailing firms: savvy and experience can usher long-term care providers through these difficult...
Jun 01, 2009
The healthcare industry spends $350 billion each year just to submit and process claims, and future prospects are particularly troubling for long-term care companies
It’s time for the obvious: Raise the retirement age
By
Jeff Petty
Sep 01, 2008
The impending Social Security crunch is not news to anyone. President Bush tried to address the issue right after his re-election, but without success. Unfortunately, it was—and still is—not considered...
Alzheimer’s and you: Honoring caregivers
Nov 01, 2010
In November, we celebrate two closely related months of national recognition: National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month.
Hands say a lot about us
Nov 01, 2008
William L. “Larry” Minnix, Jr. President and CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Mind your p’s and q’s: good manners in the nursing home
Aug 01, 2010
Of all the considerations in running a successful senior care community, generational differences between our team members and older residents rarely get the attention they deserve.