These nurses are picking a fight they’ll be hard-pressed to win
A nurses union’s media campaign that claims to expose the increasingly ugly underbelly of “digitalized care” might be biting off more than it can chew.
Grande named Samarkand ED
Ruth Grande has been named executive director at The Samarkand, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community operated by Covenant Retirement Communities.
Implementing an employee recognition program: Tips for success
I recently focused on the benefits of recognition and key points in choosing a recognition program. Now I’d like to address how to implement your chosen employee recognition program so that it becomes...
New exchange technologies promise safer transitions to long-term care facilities
Long-term care facilities strive to provide each patient personalized care. Comprehensive care plans, honoring patient preferences and tailoring services to patients are critical aspects to achieving the...
Falling short in labeling seniors
I’m confident I’m not the only person who has worked in a hospital or long-term care who has heard this conversation about someone elderly who has recently died. “Well, she fell and broke...
Are aging-services providers strategic planning in past tense?
It makes perfect sense for entrepreneurs, opportunists, capitalists, risk-takers and visionaries to enter the aging-services field. While traditional providers play it safe until the economy and consumer...
‘Special’ times ahead for more nursing homes, and that’s not good
As spring blends into summer, some nursing home operators are going to start feeling more heat — and it will have nothing to do with the weather. They will be given places on the proverbial hot seat....
Stephanie H. Kim, 2014 Intern
Stephanie H. Kim was the 2014 editorial intern for McKnight’s.
A blessing within the loss
This is a very hard blog for me to write. My mother just passed away. It was very sudden and not expected. I am blessed to have two mothers: A step-mother who has been in my life since I have been 8 years...
Fitness programs improve quality of life for wheelchair users
Regardless of the resident’s age, physical condition or exercise experience, there are a number of techniques for helping them exercise and gain from its many benefits. Any type of exercise can be...
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