Most of us want to have control over events when our health worsens or life seems short.
Looking back on 46 years as an administrator
By
Bob Siebel
Aug 01, 2016
Forty-six years is a long time to do anything, but forty-six years as a nursing home administrator explains why I have no hair and tend to murmur acronyms in my sleep.
Shaking up the world of restorative nursing
By
Angie McAllister
Jul 18, 2016
In the world of skilled nursing care, many are left pursuing antiquated programming options.
Constipation is a common problem in Parkinson’s disease, occurring in up to 60% of patients, and may occur even before motor symptoms appear.
Seniors remain confused about the shingles vaccine
By
Ido Hadari
Jul 01, 2016
This year the shingles vaccine (trade name: Zostavax) turns 10
The emerging role of the citizen in healthcare reform
By
James Lomastro
Jun 29, 2016
As with other social movements – think about civil rights related to disability or race – change requires the engagement of those involved in it
Preparing for value-based care: Questions for every SNF
By
Richard Royer
Jun 22, 2016
Next year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will begin creating the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program (SNFVBP) that is scheduled to be launched in 2019.
Why United Methodist Communities rebranded itself
Jun 15, 2016
In the course of more than a century of serving seniors, one of New Jersey’s leading organizations in senior living and care has grown the ministry far beyond its walls. As is true with others nationwide,...
What it’s like to be a nurse whistleblower
By
Pam McNally, RN
Jun 13, 2016
Document, document and document.
Culture Change: A tag-line for yesterday’s LTC improvements?
By
Joe DiMinico
Jun 09, 2016
I am certain many recognize the term “culture change” from a myriad of resources available within the long-term care professional community.