President Barack Obama is entering the Oval Office on the platform of change. Change is a desirable, if not always easy, state for organizations of all sizes. It means growth. And it can also mean anxiety...
How Montessori learning is unlocking new methods in dementia care
By
Anna Fisher, Ph.D.
Jun 11, 2014
I have always been fond of the Montessori philosophy. Even when my children were young, I searched for alternative schools where they could explore this type of learning. People ask me, “What is...
Welcome to the latest block-grant brouhaha
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2020
It seems nothing comes easy in long-term care. Regulatory change is a constant threat, more restrictive legislation is always in the works, and finding qualified workers is invariably a challenge. And...
Giants of community are not forgotten
By
Dianne Timmering
Nov 19, 2014
Launched more than a decade ago, the purpose of the Signature HealthCARE Hall of Fame is to honor the contributions and lifetime achievements of nursing home residents, staff members, volunteers and other...
A picture (or a sign) says a thousand words
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 14, 2015
We always have a lot of signs in our facilities, right? Well, yesterday I came across a new one that blew my mind. I asked the driver of the car I was in to stop so I could take a picture of it.
From hospital to nursing home: lapses in care exposed
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 19, 2014
For the long-term care operator who still thinks rehospitalizations are really just a worry for hospitals, it’s time to think again. Researchers are narrowing in on why nursing homes don’t...
Breakaway nursing home alliance names Rosenbloom first president
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 22, 2005
The Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care announced this morning that Alan Rosenbloom will serve as its first president. Rosenbloom most recently has served as the president of the Pennsylvania Health...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 19
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2020
New aspirin guidelines not always best for the elderly … Why so many women have trouble sleeping … Side effects of blood pressure medication chlorthalidone raise concerns … Plant-based diet may reduce...
Playing favorites with everyone
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 11, 2022
Seniors who are witty and sharp as a tack. Who still walk five miles a day. Who always have a nugget of hard-earned wisdom to share. Who have suffered much, but still relentlessly radiate love and positivity.
Do you speak Year 2020?
By
Julie Thorson
Nov 01, 2020
I’ve always been a big believer that the words we choose to use really do matter. They help us understand; they convey emotion and information, and connect us to one another. What will the words of 2020...