A trip back to high school this week helped me remind myself, and students, of three of the most important leadership principles for anyone in any profession.
Finally, a leader who’s willing to speak out
Aug 10, 2015
Among the police, it’s known as the blue wall of silence. This unwritten rule regularly comes into play when a fellow officer’s errors, poor behavior or possible crimes are under scrutiny....
Reducing risk with new prescriptions
By
Larry Galluzzo
Dec 08, 2014
A report by the Food and Drug Administration found that individuals aged 65 to 69 years old take nearly 14 prescription medications per day, while individuals aged 80 to 84 take an average of 18 prescription...
Onward and upward — what’s motivating your job change?
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 21, 2014
After stealthily observing long-term care professionals in the wild for the past 15 years or so, I’ve come to see you as a perplexing and elusive study in contrasts. Perhaps you haven’t noticed...
Let’s talk about sex
By
Robin Dessel
Aug 07, 2013
Sexual expression should be sanctioned and rightly belongs in residential healthcare settings. Sexual rights should not be subject to change based upon age, place of residence, sexual preference or the...
Your big fat Greek retirement community
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 25, 2012
The New York Times Magazine article “The Island Where People Forget to Die” describes a Greek island that has the healing properties of the island from the TV show “Lost” and all...
A lesson on life from Guatemala
By
Liza Berger
Nov 23, 2010
As Thanksgiving comes around, I think back to my volunteer experience in Guatemala City last summer. There, I was reminded about the importance of taking time to enjoy life—wherever you happen to be.
The payoff of downsizing: turning large entryways into cozy welcome areas
By
Brett Bakshis
Aug 01, 2009
Large lobbies can intimidate first-time visitors, but clever interior design can trim the spaces down to a more manageable size
Long-term care groups watching, waiting as government responds to swine flu crisis
Apr 28, 2009
Swine flu has not, so far, affected residents or employees of nursing homes. Still, the long-term care community is staying abreast of the latest developments and information regarding the potentially...
Be consistent, and make them expect it
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Sep 26, 2023
You would think that everyone would be aware of how critically important consistency is. It’s truly indispensable. Take being a parent for example. When you have a two-parent household, being aligned...