Editor’s Desk | No need to read this if your job is stress-free
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2022
Whether you’re a professional caregiver or a civilian with a needy loved one to tend to, you share distinct qualities. Namely, you care. But if you’re not mindful, you also might think you’re in...
Having My Say | Until Ukrainian caregivers can rest, don’t look away
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2022
In times of crisis, we put women and children first. Except for women and children in congregate care settings, and the (mostly) women who care for them the world over.
SNFs using design to counter growing age-at-home trends
By
John Hall
May 01, 2022
With eldercare in assisted and independent living becoming “exceedingly expensive,” Remax 24/7 Principal Broker Susanne Novak believes multi-generational living will have a growing influence on residential...
Info tech companies scramble to solve LTC workforce crisis
By
John Hall
May 01, 2022
The right information technology could be key to attacking the workforce issues confounding the sector today: talent acquisition, engagement, credentialing, scheduling, time and attendance and more.
‘Heartless’ CMS pay cut planned
By
Danielle Brown
May 01, 2022
Providers roundly criticized the federal government’s “heartless” proposal to decrease pay for skilled nursing facilities by $320 million in fiscal 2023.
Providers have their say in high-level talks
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2022
Providers came away from early spring meetings with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and other federal health officials feeling encouraged about the government’s...
How to do it … Battle staffing demons as well as inflation
By
John Hall
May 01, 2022
Experts explain here how nursing homes can best navigate choppy financial waters ahead.
NY provider celebrates centenarians
By
Danielle Brown
May 01, 2022
A New York skilled nursing facility had hundreds and hundreds (and hundreds and hundreds …) of reasons to celebrate resident birthdays recently.
Steven Chies: Angling for the best — in all ways
May 01, 2022
Steven Chies, Long-Term Care Program Director, St. Joesph’s College