Scattering seeds
It was my birthday yesterday — the same day I found out that Fernald, a World War II veteran and one of the wisest, bravest and most adorable people I’ve ever known, had passed away.
Don’t forget trauma-informed care
Even as we support those brave healthcare providers who kept residents and patients safe during the California wildfire that killed dozens, we can’t lose sight for one second those who survive. They...
Ensor named VP
Ensor joins Greenbrier with more than 20 years of senior living experience, progressing from community-level roles to senior executive positions for multi-state organizations. Most recently, she was regional...
Sallerson promoted at Charter
Jayne Sallerson has been named COO of Charter Senior Living. She joined the company as an investor, partner and Chief Sales & Strategy Officer in late 2017.
Worley promoted at Aeroflow
Michelle Worley, RN, has been selected as the manager of the new Pulmonary Unit at Aeroflow Healthcare.
Addressing cognitive impairment
Typical training for rehab professionals takes a deficit-based approach: identify the impairments, and work to correct them. While this approach works well for orthopedic surgery, stroke rehab, and other...
The path forward for struggling nursing homes
A convergence of market pressures is bearing down on the nursing home industry. Changing demographics, old infrastructure, new competition, rising labor costs and a plethora of never-ending reimbursement...
Give the sisters their due
Here’s a plea to all the sharks out there: Treat the nice ladies with the good habits and gentle demeanor right.
The kindness of strangers, and friends
I have been very touched by the outpouring of kindness from readers, both whom I know and others I don’t, since my father’s passing a couple of weeks ago.
They put their lives on the line for residents while losing everything they owned
I can only imagine the crushing grief one must face after their home and every worldly possession is reduced to ashes. But what if your house and workplace both burned down in one fell swoop? That’s...
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