I was reminded of one of my mother’s wise assessments last week while reading about two businessmen from our field who had a problem following rules.
Long-term care operators won’t want to catch this wave
By
John O'Connor
Jan 17, 2021
For years, observers have talked about a big wave heading toward long-term care operators. In the past, it’s referred to a demographics phenomenon. We can now add a regulatory one to the watch list.
The overlooked elephant in the room
By
John O'Connor
Jan 11, 2021
Almost lost amid the chaos and carnage depicted when an angry mob descended on the U.S. Capitol last week was a development that may affect long-term care more directly.
You know what’s coming in 2021 — or do you?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2021
Let me spare you a lot of unnecessary reading and worry, while offering some advice about the road ahead.
Moderna’s vaccine highly effective against COVID-19: FDA review
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2020
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is 94% effective in preventing symptomatic illness, according to information released Tuesday. The initial review’s findings appear to set the table for federal authorization...
Trotting out a new therapy for those with Parkinson’s
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2020
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute announced a new research project to see whether horses might be able to help reduce symptoms among people with Parkinson’s disease.
Change? Don’t flip out
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2020
When I hear about innovation in long-term care, I sometimes have to stifle a chuckle.
The next 4 years might not be much to laugh about
By
John O'Connor
Nov 16, 2020
I must admit I am going to miss Donald Trump being our president.
Is long-term care about to flip off old habits?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2020
When I hear about innovation in long-term care, I sometimes have to stifle a chuckle.
The union challenge
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2020
When it comes to labor unions, life has afforded me a somewhat unique perspective.