It’s Nurses Day — a day we celebrate all it means to be a nurse. This day gets me into deep thinking. Particularly about the core of a nurse and how sometimes — even if we don’t want it...
Caregiving in the ER – Part 1
By
Bob Bua and Charlotte S. Yeh
Oct 23, 2012
America’s emergency rooms are full of families going through crisis situations. When an accident or illness requires a visit to the ER, many families are likely to enter the scene overwhelmed and...
A time for pride to take over for nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 30, 2011
If you’re a long-term care provider reading this in the waning hours before fiscal 2012 hits, be strong. If you’re reading this after Saturday, Oct. 1, stand tall.
When Father’s Day arrives in December
By
John O'Connor
Dec 08, 2014
I have enjoyed a life largely free of the misfortune that time and circumstance can bring. All things considered, it’s been a pretty good ride so far. But even the most fortunate among us does not...
Leave the cape at home to become a caregiving hero
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 21, 2015
OK, let’s face it. We all have an inner superhero in us or we wouldn’t be in the business of serving. But sometimes we need to leave that cape at home.
Gender adjustments for Alzheimer’s caregivers
By
Allan S. Vann, Ed.D
Jan 10, 2014
For quite some time, I was the only male in my Alzheimer’s disease spousal support group. I quickly discovered that I could not resolve some problems for my wife, Clare, in the same way as some women...
Put your gait belt where your mouth is
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 30, 2015
A couple of weeks ago, I put my scrubs on, grabbed a gait belt and worked alongside daily caregivers. I was humbled.