After Ms. Ryan’s psychotherapy session, I stopped at the nursing station and asked the nurse for the name of her aide. The nurse pointed to a uniformed woman right next to me, who turned and asked...
Want to live longer? Find your purpose
By
Melissa Powell
Apr 15, 2022
One of the most positive things older adults can do to find purpose in their lives — whether they live in the community or a nursing home — is to prioritize socialization.
An effective approach to addressing sexual harassment
By
David Barmak Esq., and Betty Frandsen, MHA, NHA, RN
Jun 16, 2021
In 1986, the Supreme Court held that workplace harassment constitutes sex discrimination and is unlawful under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In 1991, the Supreme Court nomination hearings for Clarence...
CQAPI brings ‘significant and meaningful’ change
By
Amy S. Chidester
Nov 29, 2022
During my time developing and researching CQAPI (Comprehensive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) techniques for operators, I have become enamored with the history and the process of incontinence...
Finding compassion in LTC
By
Herb Hildebrandt, Ph.D, Hl.D.
Jan 28, 2019
Since the dawn of man there has been a concern for others in stressed circumstances.
6 common problems a shrink on staff can solve (and your consultant can’t)
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Aug 22, 2013
As a psychologist consulting in long-term care facilities, I provided a lot more than I was paid for, because it was needed. But there was much more help that I didn’t offer, not only because I wasn’t...
Why online reviews are here to stay
By
Shelley Laurell
May 10, 2013
The Internet has given consumers a voice. Sharing with one another online, they visit and revisit online sources when making decisions. The places where their searches intersect with information they want...
Closures, consolidations and downsizings: Using crisis communications principles to share bad news
By
Nora Jacobs
Apr 21, 2023
Although many industries continue to struggle with the after-effects of COVID-19, perhaps no segment of the economy has suffered as extensively as the long-term care industry. According to the American...
The big reveal
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 08, 2021
If this is the first time you are reading this Living Leadership blog, you are in for a treat. At the beginning of 2021, I took on a challenge I never imagined would be so fulfilling. It was a gift to...
Bridging the COVID gap: Using technology to connect dementia families
By
Whitney Hackman
Dec 07, 2020
When a loved one is living with dementia, meaningful connections can be hard to come by on a good day. Physical touch and direct eye contact are often key components of creating a successful interaction...