All industries, long-term care included, love panels during conferences. The hope is for a dynamic conversation, one where no one will dominate the discussion and those in the audience will feel engaged.
It’s about time providers got more credit
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 18, 2019
We hear it all the time: When it comes to technology, healthcare is way behind compared to other industries. And when you bring skilled nursing into the picture? Oh, brother, forget it. They’re the behind...
California shows a master plan for aging is possible
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2019
if there’s any area that could use a more systematic plan, it’s long-term care. That’s why all sides of the eldercare industry can cheer on California.
For frontline workers, not much to look forward to
By
John O'Connor
Jun 02, 2019
Frontline workers in long-term care already have it plenty tough. But the worst may be yet to come, if one predicted scenario plays out.
Residents need quicker access to helpful medicines and devices
By
John O'Connor
May 27, 2019
There is much to admire about the march of clinical innovation. Yet it remains hampered by one thing: ridiculous delay. By some estimates, 17 years typically elapse between the time of medical discovery...
A better way for states to address long-term care funding?
By
John O'Connor
May 20, 2019
Some say that getting old and going bankrupt can happen two ways: gradually, then suddenly. Perhaps the same will hold true for states’ attempts to fix long-term care funding.
Hopes rising for campaign to grow senior care administration degrees
By
James M. Berklan
May 15, 2019
Things are looking up when it comes to a campaign to create more degreed senior care leaders.
What Beyoncé can teach about LTC leadership
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 03, 2019
Whether you are an entertainer, journalist or long-term care administrator, there are some amazing examples of balance and leadership in Beyonce’s documentary “Homecoming.”
Going to war over long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2019
There is one area where tax dollars are doled out as if money were no object, and this is where long-term care should fight to be.
Skilled care reprimands: Cheap shots or fair criticism?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 22, 2019
For what seems like the umpteenth time, another media outlet has taken aim at the skilled care sector.