Fiscal Year 2015: Can you handle it?
It’s that time of the year again! Do the shorter days have you thinking of colorful leaves, a harvest moon, ghouls and goblins on All Hallows’ Eve? Or were you a SNF provider waiting for the...
Managing time for staff to reflect after a resident’s death
Singing “Amazing Grace” or playing a ukelele version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” may not immediately spring to mind as ways to help staff members grieve after a resident has...
Evaluating holiday programming
The pressure is on, as you and your life enrichment teams need to find time to properly plan holiday events in order to make them fresh, exciting and impactful.
Not your mother’s (or father’s) nursing practice
A while back I was asked to speak to a group of graduating nurses — new to practice and excited to start their careers. As I spoke, I gave insights from Florence Nightingale and the changing face of...
Using a GPS-like system for residents
Many seemed geared toward traditional nursing homes, but I envisioned a different kind of care, and I felt I needed a different kind of technology.
Glen Campbell Alzheimer’s documentary brings out the stars — caregivers and celebrities alike
As readers of this blog may recall, my expectations for the special screening of the new documentary about music superstar Glen Campbell’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease were high. Sunday...
The Melting Pot
You might be thinking this is going to be about the intriguing restaurant chain The Melting Pot. While I do love fondue (especially the cheese and chocolate varieties), I want to look at something crucial...
Subliminal messages: A basic part of nursing home care?
“Will your app deliver subliminal messages to my residents?” I did not hear that question yesterday while I wandered the expo hall at the annual LeadingAge conference. But perhaps I will next...
Moore-Muñiz joins GMK Associates
GMK Associates Inc., has made Keri L. Moore-Muñiz the senior design manager in the Interiors Division. She will be customizing spaces for senior living and hospitality clients.
The tie between revenue and risk managment
By providing the best level of care, a provider will help ensure resident satisfaction as well as foster a positive work environment for employees. Poor quality will affect a provider’s revenue stream.
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