Something for pols to chew on at healthcare summit
By
Brett Bakshis
Feb 25, 2010
Politicians love to toss out stories of individuals adversely affected by the healthcare system. You always hear them say, “I’ve heard from a family in Michigan that lost its insurance,”...
Three things you need to know about COVID-19
By
John O'Connor
Mar 22, 2020
We look to be heading into even more challenging times ahead. But we must look beyond them.
Are we ‘driving’ in the right direction when it comes to ongoing vaccine access?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 28, 2021
Even as news broke Tuesday that fully vaccinated residents could once again dine and socialize — without masks! — in close proximity to one another, there came a nagging reminder that it’s too early...
What Chipotle can teach long-term care
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 15, 2014
I love Chipotle. What makes the burrito purveyor so great? The real secret might be how it grooms and retains its managers — it’s an approach long-term care leaders might do well to study.
What if your residents stopped deteriorating?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2015
Conventional wisdom holds that the sweet spot for long-term care residents is around age 85, give or take. But what if that figure were to suddenly rise by several decades?
Pride by association for long-term care pros
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 28, 2013
At their blandest, associations can be conglomerations of disparate members, known for collecting dues for unrecognized purposes and forming mission statements that are forgotten quicker than they are...
When long-term care experts speak, things can get foggy
By
John O'Connor
Mar 11, 2013
I was hoping to get clear answers about the sector’s future at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry’s regional meeting last week in San Diego. I did, but I...
Florida’s John Knox Village stands tall against COVID-19
By
Liza Berger
Nov 25, 2020
Probe a bit beneath the surface and you’ll see that all is not lost in the battles against COVID-19. There are not only players standing amidst the wreckage but standing tall.
How to make a movie about long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Aug 12, 2016
What if Hollywood made a big-budget movie about long-term care? Would it be about a heroic worker? Nah, too cheesy. How about a bitter resident who finally finds peace in a facility? Needs more grit and...
Long-term care reaches out to Haiti
By
Liza Berger
Jan 28, 2010
They are not all touting their good works, but many long-term care communities and their vendors are providing valuable relief to disaster-stricken Haiti.