I don’t need hair. That’s my big takeaway from spending a morning with wise and wonderful Fernald recently. It’s not what I wear, or having a scalp as arid and vegetation-free as Death...
Journey of Heroes deserves showing, not telling
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 15, 2016
Every year about this time, I tell you eagerly and often weepily about “The Trip.” The one where 12 veterans, many of them from World War II and living in long-term care, get to hop on a plane...
Feeling cynical? Find a veteran
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 29, 2014
Feeling a little cynical about life or country? Spend a day with a few World War II veterans on the National Mall. I guarantee a complete recovery, or your money back.
Also in the News for Sept. 24, 2014
Sep 24, 2014
CNN documents resident with Alzheimer’s disease who lives in LeadingAge community… CNAs charged with neglect, falsifying business records … Veterans with multiple chronic conditions have...
Providers support House push to expand veterans’ healthcare options
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Aug 12, 2014
Providers recently applauded a large bipartisan effort to expand veteran’s healthcare options for long-term and post-acute care.
Also in the news for July 31, 2014 . . .
Jul 31, 2014
House passes bill to revamp veterans’ care … Professional nursing home exercise instructors boost resident involvement and exertion levels … CA long-term care committee holds first meeting
Emeritus Senior Living announces veteran hiring results
Nov 12, 2013
Emeritus Senior Living is on track to hire 1,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years, the company announced.
Lines blur on long-term care for vets, non-vets
By
Tim Mullaney
May 29, 2013
Flags are flown at half-mast only until noon on Memorial Day. I’m guessing this is common knowledge that somehow escaped me until this year. There’s some nice symbolism here. First, the flag...
Flag day comes early
By
McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2013
Activities Director Pat Roza didn’t go to a big box store to replace the tattered American flag at the 62-bed Elant at Wappingers Falls nursing home in Wappingers Falls, NY. Instead, she called her...
Proposed rules broaden opportunities for veterans needing post-acute care
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 17, 2013
Newly proposed rules could impact veterans’ nursing home care. One rule would provide more flexibility to veterans in terms of their healthcare benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs....