I have a simple solution for improving weather forecasts: Put insurance companies in charge. For when it comes to making accurate predictions about the future, these folks are second to none.
‘Tis the season to feel oppressed
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2013
Should there be any doubt that some long-term care providers have a persecution complex, it’s evident in a response to Tim Mullaney’s blog Tuesday.
Some caregiving moments are priceless
By
Liza Berger
Feb 09, 2010
Watching a resident jump out of an airplane. Seeing a resident die holding her loved ones. Improving the dining experience at a community. These are some of our readers’ most memorable moments. Read...
We all have stories
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 05, 2012
I recently stumbled on one of the most captivating obituaries I’ve ever read. It chronicled the life of a woman named Lana Peters, who died in a Wisconsin nursing home. The reason her death made...
Long-term care has better commenters
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 29, 2015
Part of the job for anyone who writes is the potential for receiving nasty comments. In some cases, this can lead to big problems.
Barking up the right tree
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 17, 2012
Nursing homes come to the rescue of elderly loved ones every day. But a story out of Springfield, IL, shows they can also come to the aid of our furry friends.
How to not plagiarize — and why it matters in your job
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 20, 2016
If there’s a teachable moment in the brouhaha of Melania Trump’s speech Monday (for those who managed to miss it, chunks appear to have been cribbed from Michelle Obama’s 2008 speech),...
Wii senior bowling league keeps competitive juices flowing
By
Liza Berger
Dec 18, 2009
A few years ago Joe Riccobene thought his days of playing sports were over. Now one of the winners of the National Senior League Wii bowling competition continues to bowl, golf and play tennis—virtually,...
Bill McKnight, a gentle giant
By
John O'Connor
Feb 27, 2012
I last talked with our magazine’s founder, Bill McKnight, about six years ago. Despite having sold the magazine many years ago, he was typically gracious and helpful for an article I was writing....
New night shift study sounds the alarm
Jan 10, 2018
Over the years, I’ve heard what seems like every possible explanation for cancer. Sometimes it’s cancer patients blaming themselves through questionable science — “I was too stressed”...