When Susan Hildebrandt discusses the challenges facing many working parents in the long-term care workforce, empathy comes up a lot.
Profile: Christopher Perna
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 06, 2017
A few days before Christmas in 1991, Chris Perna passed out in a work cafeteria and woke up in an emergency room.
Profile: Frank Grosso
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 05, 2017
A chance conversation with a pharmacist changed Frank Grosso’s life.
Profile: Alise Ionashku
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 05, 2017
If there’s one aspect of Alise Ionashku’s childhood that stands out, it’s the desire of her and her three older brothers to make their immigrant parents proud.
Profile: Benjamin A. Breier
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 06, 2017
Benjamin A. Breier may be at the helm of one of long-term care’s industry giants as the president and CEO of Kindred Healthcare. But in one big way, he’s similar to many of his employees. Work-life...
Profile: Idriz Limaj
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
As the oldest of eight children growing up in Macedonia, Idriz Limaj, RN, understood the importance of taking care of people. While he planned to become a physician and had completed vocational nurse training,...
Profile: Niles Godes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2016
Of all the adjectives that may come up when talking to Niles Godes — terms such as “wonky” and “poodle owner” — what doesn’t immediately spring to mind is “skilled...
Profile: Israel Ray
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 06, 2016
During college, when Israel Ray ran track and field and specialized in the 110-meter hurdles, his coach noticed he would do whatever it took to win during a practice.
Profile: Jay Zimmer
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 04, 2016
Ask The Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living CEO Jay Zimmer about his hobbies, and he’ll mention he’s been a long-time runner who also enjoys hiking and cycling.
Profile: Ruta Kadonoff
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
Studying Lithuanian was a large part of Ruta Kadonoff’s Saturday mornings while growing up in Connecticut. One of three girls born to native Lithuanians, her parents left the country during World...