Hockey has played a pivotal role in Tim Lukenda’s life. So it’s no surprise that the former college goaltender invokes sports to explain his role at Extendicare.
A smooth operator: adherence to usage instructions for bathing equipment is easier said than done
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2009
Proper usage and regular maintenance of bathing and lift equipment are key to maximum product life and durability. Sounds simple enough, right?
Still in the game: cognitively impaired seniors can benefit greatly from mind exercises
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2009
Brain fitness exercises are not just for mentally sharp seniors. They also can aid cognitively impaired older adults—and often deliver unexpected results
Editor’s Desk: A cash incentive test program for nursing homes in four states could shape your...
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2009
Little things like pirates taking Americans hostage off the coast of Africa, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the credit and housing markets crises have knocked long-term care out of the evening newscast,...
The BIG picture: with so much on his plate, Obama’s going to have a tough time keeping his eyes...
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2009
President Obama appears to have given the mantra “make no small plans” a more contemporary spin: Everything’s on the table.
East meets midwest: thoughtful planning brings east coast luxury to a midwest facility
By
Brett Bakshis
May 01, 2009
A CCRC in the Midwest captures the luxury and charm of a New England hotel with thorough planning and clever design
Ask the legal expert: how can we prepare for the Employee Free Choice Act?
Residents and staff at 110-bed Pinelake Health and Rehab in Carthage, NC, have been struggling to recover after a gunman walked into the nursing home and killed seven residents and a certified nursing...
Ask the payment expert: explaining the case mix component of the Five-Star rating system