LTC 2018 — an icy epiphany
I have to admit that this vilest of seasons, winter, can be a useful teacher, meting out stern but valuable lessons about life, and of course, long-term care.
Playing it safe: The need for a comprehensive safety program
Does your organizational safety program and committee focus solely on employee injuries and Workers’ Compensation issues? If so, you are not alone.
2018 will bring significant financial and regulatory changes
There is no crystal ball to show what challenges and changes 2018 will bring to the post-care and senior care industry.
I heard the call bells on Christmas Day
With Christmas songs still echoing in my head, I bring you original lyrics, with special thoughts of our hard-working long-term care nursing corps in mind.
Depression in dementia: How do you know?
Most of us have used or at least aware of the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire) scale for depression. Through a series of questions that are directly related to the DSM-IV criteria, a patient or caregiver...
And the Long-Term Care Newsmaker of the Year is …
There’s never been a newsier time in the world of senior care. Numerous huge issues and personalities have shaped the last 12 months. But there’s one clear choice for who should be “The...
McKnight’s Executive Decisions December 2017
December 2017 Executive Decisions
Van Twest leads dining at The Buckingham
Ricky Van Twest is the new director of dining services at The Buckingham in Houston.
As demand increases for granny cams, what should LTC facilities do?
The post-Hurricane Irma disaster at a Florida nursing home, where multiple residents died from heat-related problems when the electricity went out, prompted a last-minute legislative add-on — allowing...
Home for the holidays
The holiday season is a festive time when we gather with family and friends to celebrate life, enjoy each other’s company, and take stock of the year that’s ending while looking ahead with...
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