Quality has been a longtime focus in nursing home care, but the effectiveness of quality-focused initiatives is often questioned.
A fresh take on community outreach
By
Betsie Sassen
Sep 23, 2015
At Mather LifeWays, we’ve pioneered five unique, replicable channels in which effective outreach can be done:
Shifting sands in long-term care
By
Debi Damas
Jul 23, 2018
There has been a lot going on in the long-term care industry over the last five years or so. Change has been at a rate that has not been seen before.
Optimism in the workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Mar 03, 2017
Reflecting on sage advice I received from a seasoned administrator.
Choosing structural systems in a skilled nursing environment
By
Michael Hass
Mar 09, 2016
Skilled nursing is so purpose-built that thinking abstractly about future changes to the building seems unnecessary.
Understanding mild dementia
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 23, 2015
Providing care to individuals with dementia can be a daunting, yet rewarding experience for caregivers in long term care communities.
Volunteerism and its link to better aging
By
Stephen Proctor
Jun 21, 2013
Could volunteering during retirement years be the proverbial “Fountain of Youth”? Several recent studies demonstrate that not only does volunteering during our later years improve health –...
It’s time to get away
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 30, 2017
We were not meant to work without time to reflect and have a break.
Patient activation and engagement
By
Janice Gulsvig
Dec 14, 2015
First of all, in terms of the health status of yourself and those you care about, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the more activated and engaged you are in your health and health decisions,...
When to take away the gun?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 26, 2016
While we spend a lot of time talking about depression and loneliness in long-term care, we spend less time talking about suicidal seniors. Here’s why we need to.