Lessons Learned: What falling out of the sky taught me
By
Martie Moore
Jan 05, 2018
Suddenly the plane dropped and items went flying, including people. We heard the strange noise again and realized that this was not normal turbulence.
Ideas from “Sleepless in the C-suite”
Mar 21, 2016
Senior living shouldn’t be wary of upcoming industry changes – instead, they should embrace and celebrate them as the keys to long-term success.
New ACO proposals could leave long-term care providers smiling
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 03, 2014
If nothing else, federal health officials displayed Monday that they are intent on getting this accountable care organization (ACO) thing right. Or at least closer to “right” than it has been.
‘The therapy caps are back!!!’
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Apr 05, 2012
Are the therapy caps back? Well, sort of. Here’s a quick summary of the current regulations that were recently passed and how they affect you.
Glen Campbell Alzheimer’s documentary brings out the stars — caregivers and celebrities alike
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 22, 2014
As readers of this blog may recall, my expectations for the special screening of the new documentary about music superstar Glen Campbell’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease were high. Sunday...
Understanding life care communities vs. CCRCs
By
Troy Cannaday
Mar 10, 2015
I have noticed the way many people interchange “life care communities” with “Continuing Care Retirement Communities.” However, these are two different concepts with distinguishing...
Time to hit the reset button on readmissions?
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 29, 2018
It’s purely coincidental that it’s Easter week and I’m writing about putting all of your eggs in one basket. The researchers put me up to it.
Lessons learned from a million families
By
Ed Nevraumont
Dec 03, 2014
The success of a business often depends on delivering a consistent and high-quality product or service, and maintaining reliable and trusted relationships with business-critical stakeholders is key to...
Best approaches for maintaining indoor air quality
By
Michael Chotiner
Nov 11, 2016
Polluted indoor air is a cocktail with many possible ingredients.
Lost in Medicare Part D land
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 10, 2013
My mom called me to relay her “tragic” story of trying to sign up for a Medicare Part D plan. She hadn’t signed up for one, and didn’t feel that she needed one, but at lunch her...