New state staffing mandate the last straw for 137-year-old rural nursing home
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 17, 2023
After providing care in three different centuries, Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center is closing its doors due to regulatory and funding pressures.
Younger SNF workers more likely to get out than ‘stick it out’ expert says. Here’s how to keep...
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 09, 2023
As caregiving professions continue to rely more on a younger pool of workers, they also have to reckon with a generation that has the confidence to change jobs.
Skyrocketing insurance rates in extreme-weather areas straining provider finances
By
Josh Henreckson
May 21, 2024
Property insurance rates continue to be a source of unpredictability and financial stress for long-term care providers around the country, but especially in areas vulnerable to extreme weather. One particularly...
Kids’ book illustrates ‘unseen’ long-term care conversation for a new generation
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 17, 2024
Long-term care would not be at the top of most lists of likely childrens’ book topics. But that didn’t stop author Jenny Abeling from vividly portraying the daily lives of residents and care workers...
McKnight’s a finalist in two Jesse H. Neal awards categories
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 19, 2024
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has been named a finalist in two 2024 Jesse H. Neal Awards categories: Best Commentary and Best News Coverage.
Half a century and 4 million meals haven’t slowed down this long-term care culinary king
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 10, 2024
For almost as long as there has been a Buena Vista Care Center in Santa Barbara, CA, Miguel Pulido has been there — making sure the residents of the nursing home are fed and happy.
Youth-led art program creates lasting connections with nursing home residents in 5 states
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 19, 2024
Today’s seniors and young adults may have grown up in completely different eras of music and media, but one growing program is proving that art can be a powerful bridge between generations.
Elementary school pen pals, nursing home residents share emotional first meeting
By
Josh Henreckson
Jan 18, 2024
After months of swapping letters, nursing home residents at Landmark of Elkhorn City finally got to meet their 3rd-8th grade pen pals from the writing club at Elkhorn City Elementary School.
Nursing center’s program ensures every resident will get ‘adopted’ — and a visit from Santa
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 29, 2023
When some residents had no gifts to unwrap one Christmas morning, the staff of Princeton Health Care Center decided to do something about it.
Nursing home’s part-time ‘employee’ becomes residents’ best 4-legged friend
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 14, 2024
It’s not unheard of for nursing homes to bring pets and other animals to visit their residents, but not every facility has a caring canine making the rounds multiple times a week.