Earthquake

After natural disasters: coping with resident and staff emotions

Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D. August 29, 2011

The Northeast just experienced an earthquake and a hurricane all in one week. The storm may have subsided, but it's likely residents and staff will still be facing a whirlwind of emotions. And it's likely that, sooner or later, you will have to deal with a natural disaster or other calamity. Here are some tips on how to handle such situations.

International aid group takes over Haitian nursing home

March 01, 2010

Elderly survivors of the Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake have begun receiving more assistance as an international aid agency has taken over operations at a Port-Au-Prince nursing home, according to reports from the devastated area.

CNA from New York nursing home dies in Haiti earthquake

Liza Berger February 17, 2010

The horror in Haiti has struck home for Port Chester Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. Certified nursing assistant Marie Rosela Anacreon died during the earthquake. She had been visiting her mother in Port-au-Prince.

Long-term care reaches out to Haiti

Liza Berger January 28, 2010

They are not all touting their good works, but many long-term care communities and their vendors are providing valuable relief to disaster-stricken Haiti.

Nursing home employees offer help in Haiti

Liza Berger January 26, 2010

Seeing the devastation in Haiti "was emotionally destroying for me," said Ginette Sangosse, assistant director of nursing for the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services in Bronx, NY. Sangosse, who grew up in Haiti, returned last week to provide medical care.

Relief efforts slow to reach Haitian nursing home survivors

January 20, 2010

Eight days after a massive earthquake tore through the Haitian capital of Port-Au-Prince, many nursing home residents are still awaiting large-scale aid, according to recent news reports.