The latest act in an ongoing circus around a gun-toting clown who robbed a nursing home played out in federal court Tuesday.
Gun-toting clown robs nursing home
By
McKnight's Staff
May 04, 2012
Two West Virginia nursing home nurses are safe after being held up at gunpoint by a man dressed as a clown.
The industry’s weakness for gun-toting clowns has been duly noted
By
John O'Connor
May 11, 2012
A wise editor once told me successful magazines need to target two basic human emotions: fear and greed. Over the years, that advice has proven remarkably resilient.
Kittens for the weary long-term care soul
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 04, 2012
At the start of the so-called Great Recession, I was fortunate enough to have what can only be described as a dream job. For about nine months I worked for a food industry trade magazine covering new product...
Kentucky nursing home goes under the sea for prom
By
Mallory Hackett
Aug 13, 2019
The entire community of Stanton, KY, got involved in the festivities of Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s fourth annual prom.
Time again for the most imaginative call-out excuse
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 03, 2016
It’s time again for the nearly annual “most imaginative reason to call-out” blog. What is the most imaginative call-out you have ever received by somebody wanting to take a day off work?...
Editor’s Desk: The time is quite right to change survey frequency
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 18, 2019
If nothing else, we have to give Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service Administrator Seema Verma credit for building a plan and sticking to it. So far. But be careful what you ask for. Rumors have flown...
Getting to the root of a dental care epidemic
By
John O'Connor
Aug 09, 2013
A friend who is a dentist used to regularly see residents at a nearby facility. There, he would examine patients and make arrangements for them to visit his dental office when necessary. But he stopped...
Meet Melissa Powell, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Emma Baumgartel
Aug 02, 2021
Melissa Powell, chief operating officer, Allure Group, Brooklyn, NY is in the 2021 class of Women of Distinction as a Hall of Honor inductee.
Marc Halpert: A CEO’s contagious caring
By
C. Max Bachmann
Sep 11, 2022
Marc Halpert is always smiling — to the point that his infectious grin has become synonymous with his company’s branding.