One thing I’ve learned in my mostly unsuccessful lifelong quest to get enough sleep is that nothing helps more than feeling under pressure to do so. So learning in McKnight’s that extra sleep reduced...
Mind games the way to recover from stroke
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 13, 2015
Do we need another reminder that a positive attitude or strong mind helps healing? We do. This time, it’s with regard to stroke survivors who can’t move body parts.
Ebola shmebola! It’s the real killers we should be worrying about
By
John O'Connor
Oct 17, 2014
It’s not hard to see why the Ebola outbreak has so many of us on edge. It’s sort of like the proverbial monster under the bed. Except this time, the monster is no figment of our imagination....
Tough problem, simple message: PTSD, stroke and long-term care
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 26, 2013
By now you may have heard: One in four stroke survivors develops post-traumatic stress disorder. “Only now are we starting to see that this is a serious problem,” a lead researcher told me...
A study that may never be done — but should
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 28, 2013
Government agencies and lobbyists are famous for conducting studies that prove a point — theirs, namely. That’s why I’ll be very interested to see who will have the courage to conduct one...
Tuesdays with Kathy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 19, 2013
Amour isn’t just a movie about an elderly couple. It also thoughtfully provokes questions about how families interact when confronted with long-term care situations. It also raises questions for...
Loopholes to help you track Medicare Part B therapy billing
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Feb 06, 2013
Every time we send our patients to the hospital for rehab-related tests, exams or services, these services are billed to Medicare Part B, and, therefore, reduce our cap allowances. Any small oversights...
What lurks in long-term care residents’ minds
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 03, 2011
The first rule of any debate, or “heated” discussion, is to know your definitions. If you don’t, not much else matters. With caregiving, it comes down to knowing your people.