Nursing homes are bracing for a new population: the morbidly obese. Heftier equipment is just the beginning of their caregiving needs
John Erickson: Full speed ahead
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2008
John Erickson, CEO, Erickson Retirement Communities
Pushing to the top: William “Bill” Floyd, president and CEO, BEI
By
Liza Berger
Mar 04, 2005
Scaling Mount Kilimanjaro might seem like good preparation for running the nation’s largest nursing home chain.
And for Bill Floyd, taking on the three-and-a-half-mile uphill climb was within character....
Bridgemoor Transitional Care captures Gold with innovative post-acute care
By
Liza Berger
Oct 06, 2019
A technological embrace of value-based care earned Bridgemoor Transitional Care, which provides short-term rehabilitation following a hospital stay, the Gold Award in the Transitions category in the 2019...
‘American Idol’ meets assisted living
By
Liza Berger
May 28, 2010
You can call them assisted living’s “idols.” About a dozen employees of assisted living facilities auditioned and won spots to sing a song commissioned by the Assisted Living Federation...
Give ’em a hand
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2008
Some of the most important and underappreciated workers in long-term care are those in laundry and housekeeping
McKnight’s Tech Awards honor innovation
By
Liza Berger
Dec 05, 2019
Telemedicine. A post-acute provider collaboration platform. Automation of resident activity calendars. These were just a few technologies that earned top honors in McKnight’s 2019 Excellence in Technology...
Profile: Joseph Lubarsky – A guy you can count on
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2009
Joseph Lubarsky, President, Eljay LLC
Massachusetts nursing home, now a COVID-19 treatment facility, may serve as model for others around country
By
Liza Berger
Apr 28, 2020
Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester County, is Massachusetts’ first COVID-19 treatment and recovery center. It has thrived in its new role and can serve as an example for...
New law strives to keep older adults at home
By
Liza Berger
Mar 31, 2010
When you read between the lines of the healthcare reform law, its general intent becomes clear: The law is about increasing home- and community-based services (HCBS), and improving wellness and prevention.