Our elected officials appear to have embraced the notion that you have to spend money to make money. Or at least that you have to spend money.
New president soon? Big deal
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2008
With less than a month before Election Day, the fight to determine our next president has hit a fever pitch. By that, I mean both sides are working as never before to smear the other guy.
Teaching old dogs new tricks
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2008
I have to admit that my first visit to a nursing home was less than inspiring…
Making sure our stuff matters
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2008
Whenever I talk with long-term care professionals, I like to ask why they have chosen to do this work. Let’s face it, this is not a field for sissies.
Small steps trump big plans
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2008
It’s a rare week in Washington when there isn’t a conference of experts tackling one or more of our most troubling policy matters.
Finding long-term solutions
Jun 01, 2008
There’s a famous scene in The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy is urged to ignore “that man behind the curtain.” At that point, we realize the jig is up. It has become obvious that the “great...
Finding long-term solutions
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2008
It’s hardly a secret that eldercare services in this nation are in a state of flux. The average age of nursing homes in most metro markets has surpassed 30 years.
Doing America’s business?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2008
As this issue goes to press, Roger Clemens and his former trainer are taking turns on Capitol Hill calling each other a liar. My guess is that they are both right, but that’s beside the point.
This is not a place for yo-yos
By
John O'Connor
Jan 15, 2008
As anyone who’s been around him can attest, Larry Minnix is an incurable optimist. The American Association of Homes and Services’ for the Aging’s president and CEO likes to say there...
Going from good to grating
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2007
Columnists frequently fall into a predictable trap around this time of year. Many feel an almost primal urge to have their December essay babble about the amazing year that was. This almost invariably...