New guidance for treating hypoglycemia in long-term care stresses understanding of glucagon
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 21, 2023
There’s some new guidance on treating hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, in long-term care communities. It’s specifically geared for healthcare workers, though anyone who is a caregiver for someone...
No more lonely nights?
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 10, 2023
No one knows better than long-term care folks the unfortunate toll cognitive decline can take. So if you’re like me, and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, you’re always interested in ways to keep your...
Be critical to be better: Tough questions can shape tomorrow’s nursing home leaders
Aug 08, 2023
Empathy. Critical thinking skills. People management techniques that reduce friction with fellow employees. These are the kinds of soft skills that American Senior Communities is looking to strengthen...
Creating ‘fixers’ for a new generation of nursing home leadership
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 07, 2023
Indiana’s largest skilled nursing operator is developing a new program to advance leaders across the organization’s footprint, focusing on soft skills and people management techniques that are necessary...
Meet Donna Kelsey, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Aug 01, 2023
Learn more about Donna Kelsey, Senior Adviser, American Senior Communities, Indianapolis.
An unwelcome warning
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 27, 2023
While plodding a narrow, precipitous path high on the flank of Mt. Rainier this week, I saw a father and his young daughter approaching on the trail. She was an adorable child of maybe 4 or 5, all decked...