Author Archives: Theresa

All the articles about staff turnover in long-term care agree on one thing.  It is massive.  Depending on which article you read the turnover rate for c.n.a.’s run anywhere from 70% to 100%.  The articles all agree that the myth … Continue reading →

According to those that know about Dragons, dragons have a subtle intelligence, are immensely cunning,  and have a hypnotic power called “dragon-spell”. The best way to talk to a dragon when you or another innovator are under this spell (or questioning you about change ideas) is … Continue reading →

I have a young friend who is very passionate about things in our work life.  She reminds me that changing the world is a hard thing to do, so many things involved, nothing is simple.  Or is it? I remember … Continue reading →

The administration on aging has announced the 2013 Older Americans Month Theme.  The theme this year is  Unleash the Power of Age!  The administration suggest we give older americans the opportunity to teach, mentor and help the less fortunate. We have skills learned only … Continue reading →

Albert Einstein said it all about changing aging!  We have made things bigger and more complex in long term care.  But to go in the opposite direction from institutional care to person directed care is going to take a touch … Continue reading →

I know a song where the lyrics where about the songs in our heads.  I think in songs at times.  Especially when I am tired or stressed!  Sometimes when I am content! I was watching my grandson as he looked closely … Continue reading →

I recently attended a lecture where the Geriatrician spoke about falls.  The methods for preventing falls and improving stability.  He talked about the benefits of Tai chi.  I have heard this from several different health care professionals over the past … Continue reading →

As life goes on, I find myself drifting……….in and out of conversations, in and out of social events, in and out of……………………………. Well you get the picture.  At first I thought it was a bad habit, a vice that needed … Continue reading →

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday.  The excitement of fall……. cool, dark nights.  My memories as a child,………….. running with my sack, we did not have halloween buckets.   My sack was a paper sack,…………….. decorated of course!  I can … Continue reading →