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Embracing the young blood in long-term care leadership
On January 4th, I quietly celebrated the 30th anniversary of my entrance into the field…
Confronting Alzheimer’s head on—with courage and support
I was watching televised pre-show news coverage of the Grammy Awards Sunday night when an…
Senior living renovation: An investment—not an expense
Design considerations, whether for a new property, one being refurbished or one undergoing top-to-bottom renovations,…
‘The apprentice’: Long-term care CEO edition
It could be said that succession is similar to a track meet. While the runners’…
New e-prescribing tool aimed at skilled nursing, assisted living
It’s one of the more immediate issues in any given long-term care facility, yet can…
When a resident couple’s romance ends
Madeline (pseudonym) is in her 50s and has lived here for over a year. Yesterday,…
The promise and practice of telemedicine in long-term care
Some say telemedicine will play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system’s progression and…
2012 is the year of technology for LTPAC
I am writing this blog while waiting to catch a plane after attending 2 weeks…
Salary survey: LTC directors of information technology
Information technology is on its way to becoming the hottest topic in long-term and post-acute…
How to maximize reimbursement in turbulent times
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are experiencing monumental change. RUG-IV refinements have reoriented reimbursement for Medicare-covered…
Two sides of the elderspeak fence
Recently syndicated columnist “Dear Abby” printed a letter decrying the inappropriateness of addressing residents as…
A plea to new senior living developers: Budget for furniture!
I have been privy to recent interior design discussions that ask the question, "Do we…