View from the finish line: The way to a life with no regrets
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 16, 2016
“Regret avoidance” is a worthy goal in everyone’s life. This man’s research makes it attainable.
The Muhammad Ali allure
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 09, 2016
The first time I met Muhammad Ali was the most memorable. I wound up in his hotel room with a handful of others, watching him perform magic tricks as numerous jiggling young bombshells showered him with...
This lifesaving coincidence definitely makes you swallow deeply
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2016
It wasn’t enough that Patty Ris was saved from choking in the dining room at her continuing care retirement community. She and her rescuer made worldwide headlines.
AHCA leader: Providers warned of potential lame-duck session
By
James M. Berklan
May 25, 2016
In an atypical twist on the normal, the annual American Health Care Association’s congressional briefing on Tuesday did not feature an array of dire, sky-is-falling speakers. But it was punctuated...
The cheapest Alzheimer’s aid, and regrettably overlooked
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 28, 2016
What if it were announced that a new pill was available that could put off Alzheimer’s disease onset or symptoms for more than four years? It turns out such a solution has existed for years.
Time for a palliative care makeover
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 21, 2016
Celebrity party animals have done it. Nursing homes have done it. Now, it’s time for palliative care providers to do it.
Registrations for Online Expo on record pace
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 10, 2016
The 10th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo is little more than two weeks away and organizers say registrations are proceeding at a record pace. The virtual trade show features five webinars and CE credits,...
A message from the future president of the United States
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 09, 2016
Last week in this space, I solved our nation’s problems, and long-term care’s, all in one fell swoop. Since then, there have been more embarrassing debates among bickering candidates for president,...
A fistful of credits with 10th Online Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 26, 2016
The 10th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo is around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity for attendees to earn five free continuing education credits. The virtual trade show features five educational...
Proof election year is no time to take anything for granted
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 24, 2016
It seems you can’t count on anything for certain in an election year — just ask any Trump skeptic – and that could mean special things for long-term care.