No joke: Nursing Home Compare, ratings earn praise
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 19, 2014
At first blush, the phrasing seemed like the punch line to a questionable long-term care-related gag. But upon further reflection, it began to sound more and more like an earnest compliment. The government’s...
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.
Early is the new on-time
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 15, 2015
A trip back to high school this week helped me remind myself, and students, of three of the most important leadership principles for anyone in any profession.
A lesson on life from Guatemala
By
Liza Berger
Nov 23, 2010
As Thanksgiving comes around, I think back to my volunteer experience in Guatemala City last summer. There, I was reminded about the importance of taking time to enjoy life—wherever you happen to be.
Programming with a purpose: Cultivating vocational wellness
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Apr 04, 2024
“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning The roles we play in our lives give us a sense of purpose...
When you wish upon a star
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 09, 2023
When I was a child, I remember watching the movie Pinocchio. For those not familiar with the story or movie, there was a character in it, a talking cricket named “Jiminy Cricket.” In the movie,...
Mixed messages about the current state of long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2018
Some American Health Care Association convention attendees might have experienced a sudden case of whiplash last week. That’s because their eyes and ears were quickly exposed to two very different realities.
A new philosophy for dementia care
By
Gary Skole
Nov 14, 2014
While most facilities provide some level of dementia care, there is emerging evidence that building a balanced day with customized structure can make a big difference in the quality of care given, while...
Premature obituaries about nursing homes unfair, off the mark
By
John O'Connor
Apr 11, 2014
Attend an industry event these days and you’re sure to hear doom-and-gloom forecasts for the skilled care sector. Simply put, LTC is not getting a lot of TLC.
Home (safety) for the holidays
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Dec 21, 2012
It’s hard to believe the holidays are already here. As I have frantically baked cookies, mailed holiday cards and waited in long lines for the perfect gift, I couldn’t help but people-watch....