As more people join social media and start voicing their opinions online, more long-term care consumers — like it or not — are likely to turn to social media ratings since government review sites...
Who has time for self-reflection?
By
Julie Thorson
Nov 12, 2015
In our busy world, who has time for self-reflection? A year ago, I would have told you I not only don’t have time but I would have answered with self-reflection? (Note obvious inflection in voice)...
King’s dream and the thorny reality in long-term care
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 27, 2013
I got together with a few friends last weekend, and one of them mentioned she had volunteered in a nursing home during high school. She shared one of her vivid memories, of a certain resident who was sweet...
If only these nursing books would be written
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 09, 2012
This past summer, Medscape had an article titled “The Top 15 books for Nurses.” They were “heavy” reads and not the self-help books I thought would have been on their summer “must-have”...
Game theory in long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2013
As many of you know, this is long-term care conference season, which means having a quality smartphone is essentially a must. Since my old phone could best be described as “temperamental,”...
Caregivers: First do no harm to yourselves
By
Laurette Wright
Mar 01, 2017
Caregivers, by nature, are nurturers putting the needs of others before their own, regardless of what exposures they may face while doing their nurturing tasks.
Registration underway for McKnight’s 10th Annual Online Expo
Jan 20, 2016
McKnight’s Online Expo is back for its 10th year, bigger and better than ever. The profession’s virtual trade show will take place March 29-30 with six sessions and an exhibit hall that still...
The good news about person-centered care in the midst of COVID-19
By
Joan Devine
May 17, 2020
Recently the team at Pioneer Network posed a question to fellow pioneers, individuals who have been with us on this journey to change the culture of aging. The question was “has person-centered...
4 ways to revamp work culture in the new year
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jan 02, 2018
Ahhh. A new year. It’s time for a fresh start, the chance to take life in a different direction. Whatever our roles in long-term care, there are steps each of us can take to enhance the way we treat...
Innovative marketing for the eldercare industry a growing necessity
By
Nina Dunn
Apr 19, 2011
To harness the potential of the burgeoning eldercare market, companies will need to move away from their traditional communications tactics and enter the new age of marketing. I am not necessarily talking...