The growing use of a lazy trend in text communications makes me weep for the future of real compassion and empathy.
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.
Design Decisions: A hospitality twist
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Life Care Center of Ooltewah finds success in two centers near Chattanooga that feature elegant exteriors and comfortable amenities
Learning about doll therapy
By
Bruce Barnet
Dec 26, 2014
Many long-term facilities are turning to doll therapy to help their residents. Some therapists use the term “Nurture Therapy,” as they feel it is more appropriate when dealing with adult patients...
Hey, did ya hear the one about the quasi-experimental humor therapy study?
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 31, 2014
Have you ever heard an eldercare researcher tell a joke? It can be a painful experience. No simple knock-knock. No guy walking into a bar.
Avoiding norovirus like the plague
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2014
Norovirus is the scourge of nursing homes, not to mention frequent travelers. The release of Center for Disease Control and Prevention data this week confirms what many of us see firsthand, which is “the...
Some health and life tips from Deepak Chopra
By
Liza Berger
Jan 13, 2011
As it’s a new year, it’s as good a time as any to take stock of our health—both mental and physical. Deepak Chopra offers some great advice in this department.
An unwelcome warning
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 27, 2023
While plodding a narrow, precipitous path high on the flank of Mt. Rainier this week, I saw a father and his young daughter approaching on the trail. She was an adorable child of maybe 4 or 5, all decked...
Regulator insists brutal honesty from providers can turn the tide on Medicaid
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 18, 2022
DENVER — Despite perceptions of state officials being unapproachable or reluctant to help long-term care providers, the right provider stories can influence policies and help shift funding in the right...
Polypharmacy stands at the core of customized care
By
Tom Katofiasc
Oct 13, 2022
With an aging population comes the unfortunate increase in hospital visits, often resulting in an increase in medication needs. When long-term care residents return to their facilities after a hospital...