Humor is not just about laughter. Humor is about being in “good humor” – about cheerfulness, enjoyment, pleasure, playfulness, and creativity. In that broad context, you can alter the...
Of Brookdale and branding: Thoughts for the small operator
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 25, 2014
Brookdale Senior Living’s acquisition of Emeritus Corp. is part of an ambitious strategy to make Brookdale the first truly national U.S. eldercare brand. So is it ominous that the Feb. 20 merger...
Provider networks: Too big to succeed?
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 28, 2014
At this point, you’re well aware that the Affordable Care Act is putting pressure on post-acute providers to partner with hospitals and physician groups. A recent whistleblower case in California...
Historic effort underway to build future generation of aging services leaders
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 21, 2016
Federal lawmakers often seem to look down on aging care professionals, but it might not be long before they’re looking up to them to learn how to get things done.
Transition planning requirements are coming
By
Rhonda DePaul-DeMeno, RN, BS, MPM
Nov 09, 2015
Under the new proposed rules, if you don’t start upon admission you’re already at risk for non-compliance.
Illuminating lighting in assisted living
May 13, 2015
Advancements in lighting are among the most recent and most promising innovations to assure a better quality of life in assisted living and nursing facilities for seniors.
‘HELP’ is what end-of-life care needs
By
Whende M. Carroll, MSN, RN-BC
Feb 09, 2018
Hospice care and palliative care are two beneficial options that all patients have for end-of-life care. When a patient is best suited for end-of-life care, the first step is having a conversation with...
Impaired practice: The reality of a taboo topic
By
Martie Moore
Sep 21, 2016
My first experience dealing with impaired practice in the healthcare setting came when I was a young nurse. I just passed my boards and was still a novice nurse in my practice. The situation was layered...
The ‘Icky’ Dickey Amendment — our problem with gun nuts
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 15, 2015
I have a riddle for you. How many young adults are in long-term care facilities because of gun violence? The answer: No one knows because there is a ban restricting federal funding for gun violence research....
Yarwood proves he’s a fighter
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 12, 2010
The voice on the other end of the phone was as crisp as ever, the wisecracks as sharp as before. But just a few minutes after talking to Bruce Yarwood, it was clear this was a different man.