NextAvenue: What Some Nursing Homes Do to Retain Quality Staff

Thank you to author Deborah Quilter and NextAvenue for an even-handed article about nursing homes and for mentioning my work. NextAvenue is “public media’s first and only national journalism service for America’s booming older population. [Their] daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.” What Some Nursing … Read more

Dr. El featured on Nursing Assistant Guides podcast series

NursingAssistantGuides.com, an educational site for certified nursing assistants, has a new podcast series featuring experts in the field of geriatrics and long-term care. The podcasts offer the chance for those considering or working toward becoming a nursing assistant to get insider information about the field. I was pleased to be interviewed by registered nurse Patricia Laramee … Read more

New perspectives on aging and healthcare

Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: New perspectives on aging and healthcare Three new books on aging and healthcare recently crossed my desk, each with completely different takes on our industry. One focuses on ways in which companies, including long-term care organizations, can save on healthcare costs. In another, the author’s insights … Read more

McKnight’s Online Expo, FREE, March 14th and 15th 2018

McKnight’s Online Expo, FREE, March 14th and 15th 2018 Earn 5 Free CEUs at 5 Free webinars Once again, McKnight’s will host its annual online expo, which is a chance to attend a conference without leaving your desk. Register for the conference in advance, and then log in to hear the talks, visit the vendors, … Read more

The image of LTC in the arts

Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: The image of LTC in the arts I was perusing The New York Times last week when I came upon an article about a play centering on my favorite topic — aging. “Singing Beach,” by playwright Tina Howe, revolves around the drama that consumes a family … Read more

Free Gift! Holiday Savings! New LTC resources from some of the best

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The Savvy Resident’s Guide can help set reasonable expectations for your new residents and families, leading them to view their stays in a more favorable light. To see how, download a FREE Kindle version between December 7-9th and take advantage of Holidays Savings of 20% off bulk orders of 25 or more copies through Friday, December … Read more

4 ways to find out why your aides are leaving

Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: 4 ways to find out why your aides are leaving Once, when I worked for a managed care company, I rode down a packed elevator with the CEO, who commented drily on the crowd, saying, “It must be 5:01.” What I thought, but did not say, … Read more

NYTimes: Too Old for Sex? Not at This Nursing Home

Food for thought in this New York Times article: Too Old for Sex? Not at This Nursing Home By WINNIE HU JULY 12, 2016 When Audrey Davison met someone special at her nursing home, she wanted to love her man. Her nurses and aides at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale did not try to stop … Read more

Dr. El’s work mentioned on “Last Comforts” blog

I’m pleased to report a nice mention of my work on the blog of journalist Ellen Rand, author of Last Comforts: Notes from the Forefront of Late Life Care. Last Comforts, the book and the blog, focus on improving ways of managing late-life care.  Below is an excerpt of her blog post. The rest can … Read more