But medicating for agitation without attempting to understand the cause of the agitation will result in physical, psychosocial, and emotional issues. It may result in falls.
But … we’ve always done it this way
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 04, 2017
Almost nothing burns my cookies more than when someone says, “I’ve always done it this way,” despite having poor outcomes.
Rehab patients are not always as they appear
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 04, 2017
We often see a phenomenon in rehab patients at initial presentation. Many times they are not as they appear.
Leaders should always know … not!
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 07, 2016
As leaders, we are not supposed to have doubt. We are expected to have the answers, guide the way and show others the course to get there. Hogwash.
Hearts always play a role
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 15, 2012
It’s true that sometimes life’s best pleasures are life’s simplest pleasures.
We have always been essential
By
Deke Cateau
Jun 12, 2020
As a black man who leads one of Atlanta’s oldest and largest nonprofits comprised of a predominantly black workforce, I join many others who are angry, hurt, sad, confused, and a whole range of other...
More hospice providers not always better
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 08, 2018
Having more hospice providers working with a nursing home doesn’t necessarily reduce end-of-life hospitalizations.
Larry Minnix’s next act: Best-selling author
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 24, 2018
Larry Minnix has always been one of the best writers around. And he’s not even a writer by trade, we professionals have always agonized with jealous
Editor’s Desk: Minnix book inspires with successful aging stories
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 05, 2018
Larry Minnix has always been one of the best writers around. And he’s not even a writer by trade, we professionals have always lamented with respect and jealousy.