The story of a certain Connecticut long-term care provider that “won” more than $4 million but didn’t collect it is a crying shame.
Book on eldercare is ‘Nasty, Brutish’ and … excellent
By
James M. Berklan
May 20, 2009
I have to admit that sometimes when I find something I really like, I keep quiet about it. There’s no sense in giving away the location of a prime fishing hole after all. But when it comes to good reading,...
11th Online Expo rolls out the red carpet
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2017
Long-term care’s virtual trade show continues its record-setting run with another round of top-rate educational sessions, up to 5 free CE credits, vendor booths and a whole lot more
Pulling back the curtain on these showstoppers
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 09, 2021
You want more long-term care good news? Here’s a guaranteed two scoops a day, starting last Monday and stretching into early August.
Nursing homes left holding the bag, or fair criticism?
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 10, 2022
Many nursing homes feel like they’re being criticized for not brushing and flossing after the other team’s 375-pound fullback ran them over, knocking off their helmet and smashing their teeth.
LTC’s ‘story of the year’ awaiting next chapter
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 22, 2018
Providers and other stakeholders must feel like school children sitting in the principal’s outer office, anxiously — if not eagerly — awaiting their fate.
This lifesaving coincidence definitely makes you swallow deeply
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2016
It wasn’t enough that Patty Ris was saved from choking in the dining room at her continuing care retirement community. She and her rescuer made worldwide headlines.
Keep the politics out? No chance
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 23, 2020
Don’t ever say politics doesn’t belong in stories that pertain to your job or business. To not consider their impact would be derelict.
Leadership becomes McChrystal clear
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 07, 2015
Although I haven’t played it much lately, I like the game of golf as a good analogy for task management, or simply getting through life’s day-to-day challenges. It doesn’t matter if you’ve...
These calendars offer more than days to remember
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 11, 2012
Long-term care operators have produced a variety of clever, attractive calendars through the years. The illustrations have even shown simulated naked poses, with strategic signage saving the viewer from...