Publications

Mike was an important part of the care team at the facilities he visited, and he was popular among residents and staff alike. But Mike didn’t have an MD, RN, NP, or other degree. He was a D.O.G., a yellow Labrador retriever owned by David Smith, MD...

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among nursing home residents. More than 25% of Americans over 65 years old sustain a fall annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the number of older adults increases, the...

Individuals who have spent less time in the field and who experience resident aggression are more likely to report burnout and fatigue, resulting in staff turnover, a study in Hong Kong found.

I am in the thick of it now, and honestly, I don’t know how I am surviving. But the sun continues to rise every day and with it, brings new challenges and new responsibilities.