Gut shot: Therapy providers called on the carpet over productivity goals
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 14, 2019
New study results question the use of productivity goals. The implications are not good for skilled nursing operators.
Guinness was calling and these LTC record breakers answered
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 18, 2015
A little-known fact in Berklan family lore is that I was once part of a Guinness World Records Book entry. There are press clippings somewhere at the house, but I don’t know exactly where.
Are you the Superman, Wonder Woman or Dwight Schrute of long-term care?
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 27, 2018
When the day starts to drag, and the fantasies begin rolling through your head at work, what fictional character do you start picturing yourself as? Are you the Wonder Woman of the nursing home field?...
Of Brookdale and branding: Thoughts for the small operator
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 25, 2014
Brookdale Senior Living’s acquisition of Emeritus Corp. is part of an ambitious strategy to make Brookdale the first truly national U.S. eldercare brand. So is it ominous that the Feb. 20 merger...
Little Sisters are behind the curve in a changing church
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 14, 2014
Challenging the Affordable Care Act’s “contraception mandate” in court is a matter of conscience, according to The Little Sisters of the Poor. It’s hard to fault people for following...
Ice buckets, fund-raising and long-term care
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 28, 2014
Whoever dreamed up the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge should be given a medal — and immediately hired to speak at the next long-term care association conference. Such creativity and that kind of Midas touch...
I saw the (nursing home) sign part II: Trouble in Goffstown
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 17, 2013
A small-town conflict over signage has pitted a New Hampshire nursing home against its neighbors — and might suggest some larger trends in long-term care.
These foot exercises help improve seniors’ mobility
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 13, 2009
You may not know Larry LaPrise, but you’re definitely familiar with his work. In the late 1940s, Mr. LaPrise wrote the “Hokey Pokey,” that popular (albeit somewhat irritating) novelty dance...
Nursing homes should get ready for another image battering
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 26, 2014
Long-term care providers are sitting anxiously on the sidelines as members of Congress tussle with what to do before the end of the month about certain healthcare payment formulas. What will actually be...