Caregiving full circle
The cancer was extensive and had spread fast. As a result of this and after a multitude of hospital stays, he ended up in a skilled nursing facility in a small town in Kentucky.
Hybrid learning for CNAs creates a win-win for hiring facilities, students and state regulators
To address today’s needs as well as prepare for the many people who will soon need long-term care, we must look at other options.
Leadership through tears
“You take this job too personal.” As an inexperienced CEO at the time, I was offended by this comment from a resident. Over the years, however, I’ve started to embrace it.
A provider out to solve the turnover problem ‘once and for all’
There’s a new player on the long-term care scene and it makes no small plans. It’s goal, in part, is to “enlighten” the rest of the profession with an employee-focused brand of...
Dr. El’s Theory of Angry Activities
There’s a lot of stress in our buildings. I’m not suggesting nightly “primal scream” sessions, but we could add into the rotation some activities where residents get to be “bad,”...
Audorff joins PGIM
Corley Audorff is the new director of the Senior Housing and Healthcare Group at Atlanta-based PGIM Real Estate Finance, the firm announced.
Brand to serve as NCCDP President
Rhonda Brand began this month as the new president of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
Przybilla named Benedictine Health COO
Steven Przybilla is the new senior vice president of operations and chief operating officer at Benedictine Health System in Duluth, MN, the non-profit provider said.
Proactive ways to prevent improper pharmaceutical disposal
As the use of pharmaceuticals in long-term care facilities increases, so does the need for proper management of its waste. With the potential to cause harm for facilities, their residents and the environment,...
Connecting generations isn’t an option — it’s a must
As often is the case when I’m hunkered away behind my computer screen for work, my young child is basking in the glory of being our family’s only grandson. With that status comes much pomp...
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