Over the years, I’ve had my favorite senior care residents. Many of them. Anyone who works in this profession probably has some too. I’m particularly drawn to those who are funny, optimistic,...
The Big Picture: LTC’s angels and devils
By
John O'Connor
Sep 06, 2019
Many things make long-term care unique. For one, you’d be hard pressed to find a sector where angels and devils intermingle so regularly. The angels in our midst are easy to spot, as their effervescence...
Profile: Kimberly Green is a spirited survivor, leader
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 04, 2019
It’s not always easy for providers to continually walk in the proverbial shoes of the resident. But for Kimberly Green, losing sight of the resident is an outright impossibility.
Things I Think: The lessons of autumn
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 05, 2019
Autumn is a time of change. That probably seems trite and obvious, and certainly it’s a trait shared by all the seasons, at least where I live in the Pacific Northwest. But the transitions of fall always...
IPs brace for more visibility, hope for more resources too
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2021
Infection preventionists, strapped for time and tools during COVID, push for extra support post-pandemic.
Who stole the cheese?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2021
Some liken relations between long-term care operators and the government to a game of cat-and-mouse.
Hospitals of the future
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is taking center court in our professional lives lately.
Heroes of another war
By
Gary Tetz
May 01, 2020
Ed was only 16 years old, but when Pearl Harbor was attacked, he rushed to his local Navy recruiting office to enlist, only to be told he was too young to serve in the military.
Do seniors even count?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2021
The knives are out, now that former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo (D) has resigned.
How to do it … Off-season prep for loans
By
John Hall
May 01, 2019
Not in the current market for a loan? So what! Owner-operators should be in a constant state of readiness to borrow money — whether it’s needed for short-term cash or long-term capital projects.