From ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ to the streets of New Delhi, a New Jersey facility receives a cultural makeover to become a success story
Administrator, DON salaries rise in 2009
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2009
Despite healthy increases, the future remains uncertain
Something for pols to chew on at healthcare summit
By
Brett Bakshis
Feb 25, 2010
Politicians love to toss out stories of individuals adversely affected by the healthcare system. You always hear them say, “I’ve heard from a family in Michigan that lost its insurance,”...
Rah-rah-rah retirement: Alumni of the University of Texas retire at their alma mater
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Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2010
All these ‘exes’ live in Texas—at Longhorn Village, a new retirement community influenced and occupied by University of Texas alumni
Gotcha! The fine art of nursing home prankster-ism
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 02, 2009
April Fools’ Day, which was yesterday, has always been one of those “whatever” holidays for me. I enjoy practical jokes as much as the next guy, but I think it’s best to watch other people get...
Unconventional wisdom: AAHSA’s Idea House unveiled at this year’s convention
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Brett Bakshis
Nov 01, 2009
The AAHSA Idea House allows convention participants to experience firsthand how technology and design work together to improve care
This village has big plans
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2008
One of the largest CCRCs in the country, Friendship Village located in Schaumburg, IL, offers something for seniors at all stages of life.
A capital improvement: building a facility in Washington D.C.
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2009
Architects and builders overcome troublesome zoning regulations to build a unique facility on one of Washington D.C.’s main thoroughfares
The Querencia at Barton Creek
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2008
A Texas facility thinks environmentally, even enlisting the help of its residents. Savings on energy costs are now on track to reach 15%
Reaching new heights: Seattle retirement community incorporates foresight and style into its design
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2009
Seattle’s first new CCRC in three decades features high-end urban living, modern conveniences and truly adaptive care