Long-term care operators feeling alone again, naturally
By
John O'Connor
Jun 27, 2016
Say what you will about Republican lawmakers and their notions of healthcare reform: at least they’re consistent. Like their Democratic colleagues, they simply don’t seem to realize that long-term...
ACOs and the big squeeze
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 23, 2016
Try as the researchers and regulars might, there’s still head-scratching going on about accountable care organizations. While the future of value-based purchasing seems secure, what ACOs will look...
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.
Creating a digital senior space
By
Patrick Smith
Jun 15, 2016
Technology is an instrument of convenience a necessary tool in our daily lives.
Why United Methodist Communities rebranded itself
Jun 15, 2016
In the course of more than a century of serving seniors, one of New Jersey’s leading organizations in senior living and care has grown the ministry far beyond its walls. As is true with others nationwide,...
What it’s like to be a nurse whistleblower
By
Pam McNally, RN
Jun 13, 2016
Document, document and document.
The Alzheimer’s investment that’s not being made
By
John O'Connor
Jun 13, 2016
Our best hope to make progress against Alzheimer’s disease probably lies in the form of increased research funding.
Wound care: What’s new on an old problem?
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Jun 10, 2016
What if your patient shows some red areas on her bottom? Typically, you’d try another cushion, another chair, another mattress and then play the wait-and-see game.
Culture Change: A tag-line for yesterday’s LTC improvements?
By
Joe DiMinico
Jun 09, 2016
I am certain many recognize the term “culture change” from a myriad of resources available within the long-term care professional community.
The Muhammad Ali allure
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 09, 2016
The first time I met Muhammad Ali was the most memorable. I wound up in his hotel room with a handful of others, watching him perform magic tricks as numerous jiggling young bombshells showered him with...