With chaos engulfing me, I glide through the airport terminal in my own blissful little world. My earbuds firmly in noise cancellation mode, all I hear are the glorious chords of Rachmaninoff’s Piano...
Things I Think | Everyone is Beethoven
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 01, 2022
Beethoven had issues. OK, let’s admit it. He could be kind of a jerk.
Things I Think | Please give me a room of my own
By
Gary Tetz
May 01, 2022
As humans, what is our ultimate need and desire?
Things I Think: Stay positive — in a good way
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 01, 2022
Do you, my beloved long-term care friends, ever review the MyChart notes after you visit your doctor? I just did, and I highly recommend it. They can be entertaining and illuminating, offering deeper insights...
Ben Franklin and me
By
Gary Tetz
Jun 01, 2021
So apparently, Benjamin Franklin had gout. I mention this because apparently I do, too. Of all the things we could have had in common, this wouldn’t have been my top choice.
Can you say that again?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 01, 2021
I still remember Mom at an “oldies” concert where they were playing “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and the Shondells. Mom’s dancing around and swinging her arm overhead like she’s about to throw...
The Bigger Picture: A route to better hiring
By
John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2019
Even in good times, hiring qualified frontline workers is problematic for many skilled facilities.
Molalla on her mind
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 05, 2018
You wouldn’t have seen any flashing lights or scurrying EMTs, but it was still a major crisis. The nursing home resident was completely out of his favorite pickles, and not just any variety would...
Reader Poll: How do you handle conflict between staff members?
May 06, 2017
“We get out the ruler. We’re kidding! We try to get them to talk to each other and listen to each other. You have to meet them where they are. The last thing they want us to do is bring God...
The wisdom of age
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 06, 2017
It’s like a dash of smelling salts under the nose. Talking to actual long-term care residents always affects me like that: an abrupt awakening from the fog and unconsciousness of stress, distraction...