It’s that time of year again. You can’t walk into a grocery store, mall or even a quick mart without listening to Christmas carols. I’ll admit I start listening to those Christmas carols right...
Santa, you need a new category
By
Martie Moore
Dec 17, 2021
Unlike previous years, there are little or no postings on social media encouraging comments from “friends” on what they want to ask Santa to bring them. It is almost as if making public one’s heart’s...
A happy Christmas to all
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 14, 2021
‘Twas the morning of Christmas, when all through the buildingNo staff member was sitting, but everyone scurrying.The residents were washed and groomed with care,Knowing that visitors (finally) soon...
Volunteers, families jump to help decorate dozens of resident windows for holiday
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2020
This far from normal year has forced many providers and operators to think outside the box when it comes to keeping residents happy and engaged during the pandemic. That’s been especially true for the...
AALNA falters in conference dates
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 21, 2014
Hey, did you hear the one about the long-term care conference that was scheduled on Christmas? Of course you didn’t, because it would never happen.
Christmas, er, holiday happiness for sale
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 05, 2013
Are you satisfied with your life? I’m not, and I barely know you. So in this festive Christmas/holiday month, it seems like the perfect time to figure out how to make your existence more mirth-filled...