A new book talks about the importance of connecting with and loving individuals who have dementia.
Profile: Barbara Gay
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 04, 2015
Growing up in a quintessential New England town with extended family all around, Barbara Gay always appreciated the rich relationships she had with older adults.
Activities: Playing by numbers
By
John Andrews
Nov 02, 2012
Activities such as Wii bowling are popular with residents in long-term care facilities, but getting a return on investment requires marketing and diligence
How to build a successful rehab program
By
Christopher M. Bird
Mar 25, 2010
There are 10 essential steps to developing a top-notch rehabilitation program. Hiring quality people, developing specialized rehab programs and keeping your customers happy are a few.
LTC Long-timers: A commitment that lasts a lifetime
Dec 17, 2005
Why do some providers stay for years or generations? To help
News Analysis: More needed on Medicare drug benefit
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 04, 2005
As time runs shorter, providers say the final CMS rule leaves a lot
to the imagination.
With all the day-to-day hassles of running a nursing home, most operators don’t have the opportunity to worry...
Contracting a matter of taste
By
John Andrews
Jul 15, 2004
Larry Harris overhauled his facility’s food service program after having an epiphany. The president of the Willowbrook Christian communities in central Ohio said all it took was a night out with...
When good excuses go bad
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 22, 2011
Do you ever sometimes just want to say, “I’m not buying that one” when you get some absolutely bizarre excuse from a staff member as to why she called out?
McKnight’s Roundtable: Taking stock of a field at the crossroads
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2011
A robust panel sizes up challenges and opportunities — and how best to meet them
Quality care at hand
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 03, 2012
From tablets to smartphones, mobile technology is now an affordable way to spend more time with a resident while boosting efficiency for the caregiver.