A two-year-old has joined the staff of The Village at Rockville in Rockville, MD. Black labrador Storm joins as a pet therapy dog.
After economic storm, new long-term care business strategies
By
Jeffrey Girardi, Dan Hermann and other contributors
Oct 26, 2010
Long-term care organizations are looking differently at their operations as a result of the economic crisis of 2008 and 2009.
Sanchez joins Pendulum LLC
May 12, 2014
John Sanchez has joined Pendulum LLC as its Vice President Compliance – Risk Management. He begins June 1.
Moehring named head of Asbury Methodist Village
Jun 24, 2013
Henry Moehring was named the executive director of Asbury Methodist Village, a continuing care retirement community in Gaithersburg, MD, in May.
Using technology to fuel innovative service to older adults
By
Denise Rabidoux
Jan 20, 2012
We are at a critical point in long-term care. The perfect storm is upon us: baby boomers hitting 65, the decline of the U.S. economy and housing market, increasing healthcare costs that demand we rethink...
After natural disasters: coping with resident and staff emotions
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Aug 29, 2011
The Northeast just experienced an earthquake and a hurricane all in one week. The storm may have subsided, but it’s likely residents and staff will still be facing a whirlwind of emotions. And it’s...
Let’s not overlook economy’s impact on seniors
By
Jack West
Jan 05, 2009
It’s important to consider how older Americans are coping with the economic downturn–and what we are doing to care for them.
Every day is an opportunity to forge relationships
By
Chad Elberson
Feb 08, 2010
Strong relationships are the backbone of the culture change movement.
A futuristic depiction of long-term care
By
John A. Kunz
Jun 14, 2010
What will long-term care look like in the future? A fictional story offers one possibility.
Things I think: Sunshine’s dream
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 01, 2012
Margaret was just one of those people. She always wore a smile and a bright yellow sweater, and staff and residents at her assisted living community called her “Sunshine.”