Liza Berger

Liza Berger was formerly senior editor of McKnight's Long-Term Care News.

Recent Articles

Living a dream: the write stuff

February 01, 2011

Not everybody can say they got their wish before they died. Jackie Edgar did.

Two major chains anticipate strong earnings during 2011

February 01, 2011

Two skilled nursing companies maintained strong earnings outlooks for 2011, citing the new Medicare payment system and overall business growth.

Trailblazer dishes it out

February 01, 2011

Courtney Lyder, Dean, UCLA School of Nursing

Some health and life tips from Deepak Chopra

January 13, 2011

As it's a new year, it's as good a time as any to take stock of our health—both mental and physical. Deepak Chopra offers some great advice in this department.

Republicans in the House

January 06, 2011

A new party has taken control of the House of Representatives. What does that mean for healthcare and specifically long-term care? We soon shall see.

Real estate investment trust purchases HCR for $6.1 bln

January 03, 2011

HCP Inc., a real estate investment trust, has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of HCR ManorCare Inc. for $6.1 billion from The Carlyle Group, a private investment firm.

A day in the life: A walk in their (corn-filled) shoes

January 03, 2011

What's it like to live as an older adult with mid-stage dementia? Try walking with dry corn kernels in your shoes, seeing through goggles that distort vision and wearing earphones that blast a cacophony.

He knows the business

January 03, 2011

Mark Parkinson, President, CEO American Health Care Association

What a year it was for nursing homes!

December 29, 2010

It's too bad that 2010 should end with a damning report about Medicare overbilling. It's not exactly the best way for nursing home providers to greet the new year.