Gail Sheridan knows what it means to serve. From training as a registered nurse while in the U.S. Navy to dedicating the following phases of her career to the lives of older adults, she has been serving...
Meet Jodi Eyigor, Rising Star honoree
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 08, 2021
Jodi Eyigor watched her classmates sign up to work with all different demographics of people while studying social work. None of them wanted to work with the elderly — at least not with the enthusiasm...
Meet Sandy Skerda, Veteran VIP honoree
By
Chloe Konrad
Aug 03, 2021
Sandy Skerda has dedicated two decades to one long-term care company and its residents, and at this point, she has no plans of stopping.
Deadlines fast approaching for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
The early deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program is Friday.
McKnight’s honors Lynne Katzmann with its first Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 21, 2019
Lynne Katzmann, Ph.D., is the inaugural recipient of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award.
McKnight’s launches ‘Women of Distinction’ awards program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 12, 2018
Every facility has at least one woman who is an unsung hero. Now McKnight’s is giving providers a chance to recognize and honor them on a national stage.
Meet Mary Sue Patchett, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 30, 2021
From candy striper to senior living executive to owner of a senior living consulting firm, Mary Sue Patchett has a lot of accomplishments.
Meet Amanda Elliot, Rising Star honoree
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 14, 2021
While in college, Amanda Elliot completed an internship on the Hawaiian islands at a Life Care Services community. Although some might have become hooked on the location, Elliot got attached to the job.
Meet Renee Porter, Rising Star honoree
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 13, 2021
The members of the Benedictine Order of Sisters in Atchison, KS, begin their time together at many different ages, but the retired sisters are able to continue living as a community in the Dooley Center,...
McKnight’s announces robust Rising Stars class
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 13, 2019
Executive directors, researchers, nurses and vice presidents from across the U.S. and Canada are among the inaugural class of Rising Stars named in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program.