The COVID-19 pandemic transformed health care leadership dynamics, especially in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. Among the lessons learned is the critical need for stronger, more formalized clinical leadership—specifically through...
The word philanthropy, which is a Greek word, literally means loving people. Commonly used in English, the word generally reflects a sense of goodwill to others and is demonstrated by promoting the welfare of others by giving of one's time and money...
In these days of aggressive self-assertion, when the stress of competition is so keen and the desire to make the most of oneself so universal, it may seem a little old-fashioned to preach the necessity of this virtue, but I insist ... a due humility...
This fall, the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) will release a revised version of the Falls and Fall Prevention Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) — the first major update since its original publication in 2001.
You probably know that Anaheim, California, is home to Disneyland, which is considered by many to be the “Happiest Place on Earth.” But there’s much more to Anaheim than Disneyland, and attending PALTC26 on March 26–28, the Annual Conference of the...
In a slow voice Ron said, “This is what I would love ... to be nibbled away by the fish in deep water.” He sounded both sad and relieved at the same time.
According to projections by the U.S. Census Bureau, those aged 65 years and older, who presently account for about 18.7% of the population, will increase to 22.0% of the population by 2040 and to 22.8% by 2050. At the same time, those aged 100 years...
Gratitude is powerful — it connects us, strengthens our community, and reminds us of the many individuals who have shaped our journeys. In this season, and as we reflect on the past year, we are reminded of the countless ways our colleagues and...
In May 2023, after a career spanning some 40 years, I retired from professional life. My wife and I sold our house and moved from the Washington, DC, area to Portland, Oregon, where my daughter and her family live. I had just turned 70 years old.
Imagine a “Welcome to Medicare” medical evaluation that incorporates assessment of physical function and performance. Imagine if assessment for sarcopenia — and the risk for sarcopenia — were a part of an annual physical examination.
