Two seasoned healthcare executives have dinner, and an idea emerges over coffee. A practical leadership guide designed for busy leaders who find themselves sandwiched between strategic vision and day-to-day...
12-week walking program boosts recall memory in seniors: study
By
Alicia Lasek
May 26, 2023
The story recollection abilities of seniors significantly improved as did brain activity after weeks of supervised walking exercise, investigators say.
McKnight’s Online Forum arrives Wednesday — 2 webinars on success despite coronavirus
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 23, 2020
Insight and advice for dealing with hardships brought on or exacerbated by COVID-19 will be in store for attendees at a two-pack of McKnight’s educational webinars Wednesday.
Book challenges leaders to re-examine the way healthcare works
Aug 22, 2012
The 216-page book is a collection of short essays written by Ian Morrison. The essays tell stories that address the current healthcare environment.
Mentorship, lifting up and soaking in
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 14, 2019
Who has mentored and inspired you? What have you done to return the favor downstream? Here’s my story.
Editor’s Desk: Minnix book inspires with successful aging stories
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 05, 2018
Larry Minnix has always been one of the best writers around. And he’s not even a writer by trade, we professionals have always lamented with respect and jealousy.
Employee engagement: What story does the data tell leadership?
By
Martie Moore
Sep 06, 2017
The first time I used the words “resilience” and “engagement” was with my leadership team at the time. I asked, “What can we do to advance engagement and help people to be...
Editors’ Blog: Nursing home survey system a big story
Aug 18, 2008
AAHSA’s recommendation to re-evaluate the survey and certification process resonated with the long-term care community.
Keeping the glass half full
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Mar 29, 2017
If you need a little encouragement to stay positive next time something goes awry, look no further than this story from the New York Times.
The top long-term care news stories of 2022
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 22, 2022
As the nursing home sector tried to move out of COVID-19’s shadow in 2022, new challenges rushed in. It was a year filled with more, largely unwanted, attention from lawmakers and regulators, and legal...