The renovation and expansion of a cramped facility brings residents more privacy and service options, and the operator a healthy cash flow
The volunteer conundrum
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 15, 2015
While it’s hard to have firm data on visitors to nursing home residents, it’s estimated that at least half never have a visitor. This can be for a variety of reasons: A relocation away from...
Leadership through tears
By
Julie Thorson
Jul 18, 2018
“You take this job too personal.” As an inexperienced CEO at the time, I was offended by this comment from a resident. Over the years, however, I’ve started to embrace it.
These caregiving heroes need a tune, and some words to go with
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 08, 2020
If anyone deserves their own triumphant chorus, it’s clearly these professional caretakers. America agrees.
An invitation to decode dementia
By
David Troxel
Aug 29, 2023
The famed British dementia researcher Dr. Tom Kitwood once said that caregivers are “physicians of the human spirit.” I would argue that life enrichment and activity professionals in senior living...
Nursing home must face EEOC lawsuit for failing to protect employees from patients’ racist attacks,...
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 20, 2023
The complete “factual record” will prove that a Vermont nursing home did not create a hostile workplace by allowing physical and racial harassment of workers by patients, a facility spokesman said...
Time running out to help Minnesota’s LTC providers
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 08, 2023
Twelve percent of Minnesota’s nursing homes are considering closing and 75% report not having enough licensed staff, according to a new survey released by industry advocates, hoping to sway legislators...
Vital trends shaping our future: A conversation with the AHCA board chair
As the senior care profession emerges from one of the most challenging times, join us in a discussion evaluating trends that affect the future.
Dementia care training can lessen staffing woes
By
Teepa Snow
Dec 03, 2021
Dementia changes everything. This means that we need to change everything we do in order to keep everyone, residents and staff, safe and in a setting where they can shine. This also means organizations...
The importance of designing thoughtful spaces for older adults with sensory disabilities
By
Tu-Anh Bui Johnson
Ron Franks
Jan 17, 2024
Designing inclusive and accessible healthcare spaces can be a challenging experience, especially when architects and planners must heed guidelines that don’t always comprehensively address the needs...