Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC

When I am nervous about something, I hate being by myself. I want to know what to expect, what’s going to happen next, and most importantly, that there is somebody that’s got my back. I don’t think...

Full disclosure: This blog was inspired by a recent sermon on James 3, which mentions how much damage we can do with what we say. The tongue weighs an average of 70 grams and is 3.3 inches in men and 60...

I remember the first time I made lemon curd. As it thickened, I asked a friend to taste it. Her reply, “Girl, that is so sour it’d make a pig squeal!”  First of all, why would you give a pig...

You can be assured that contributing to long-term care matters. It’s the type of legacy that gives your life meaning and purpose.

A friend of mine posted this on Facebook: “Psychologists say go with the choice that scares you the most because that’s the one that will help you grow.” OK, well, I guess most of the time. Unless...

It’s often easy to judge people. We see something from our point of view and pronounce our opinionated judgment.  Sally is so self-centered. She comes in 10 to 15 minutes late every day, and we...

I think one of the greatest tools in our customer service toolbelt is just taking the time to be present and listen to our customers. Whether that customer is our coworker, our resident, patient, family...

I still remember Mom at an “oldies” concert where they were playing “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and the Shondells. Mom’s dancing around and swinging her arm overhead like she’s about to throw...

I was reminded of something this week that got me thinking: It’s easier to stay warm than get warm. As we just finished wi

Come on, we’ve all done it: misheard a song lyric but proudly sang it out at the top of our lungs.  I still remember Mom at an “oldies” concert where they were playing “Mony Mony” by Tommy...