Sandra Hoban
Sandra Hoban was on I Advance Senior Care / Long-Term Living’s editorial staff for 17 years. She is one of the country’s longest-serving senior care journalists. Before joining Long-Term Living, she was a member of the promotions department at Advanstar Communications. In addition to her editorial experience, Sandi has served past roles in print and broadcast advertising as a traffic and talent coordinator.
Only 16 days until… NURSING HOME WEEK
Mother’s Day kicks off the annual Nursing Home Week celebration. It’s time to honor those wonderful people who live—and work—in long-term care. Look for creative ways to engage residents, families and staff in this weeklong celebration of the positives long-term care. Read More » A senior community can be a great place to work
Long hours, physical stress and injury, moderate pay and other complaints are the general mantra of LTC employees—but not in Denver. Workers at one CCRC in particular have plenty to brag about when it comes to their employer. Read More » Leaders of Tomorrow: R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD, FRCPC (Med) (Derm), MEd
Congratulations to the fourth of five Leaders of Tomorrow award winners profiled this week: R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD, FRCPC (Med) (Derm), MEd, professor of public health and medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario. Read More » Medication reconciliation at nursing home admission
As patients transfer from one point of care to another, medications that travel with them need to be reconciled for appropriateness and safety at the new care setting. Should those medications be restarted as the patient transfers to a skilled nursing facility? Read More » Falls and the fear of falling in the elderly
Watch your step! At any age, falls can range from embarrasing to causing great pain. And nowhere is this hazard more apparent, or possibly deadly, when a elderly person takes a tumble. Read More » From hotel to senior housing
What do you do with a great building that isn’t providing a great return on investment? Shell Point Retirement Community, a nonprofit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc., faced such a dilemma last year. Read More » Tempting the taste buds in senior living
It's not enough just to provide meals. If residents don't like what they see, it's a good bet that they won't enjoy eating it. The dining experience should add joy, excitement and choice for increased resident satisfaction and, ultimately, good nutrition. Read More » Nursing homes are no longer perceived as the ‘end of the line’ by clients
In today’s connected, savvy and information-hungry society meeting your customers needs and expectations can provide a boost to your organization’s reputation and referral business. Read More » One-on-one with…Dwayne J. Clark
This month, Dwayne J. Clark, Founder/CEO of Aegis Living is our guest in the Boardroom. Learn more about the company's employee focus, including Aegis Extras and more. Read More » Innovative music therapies engage seniors
It's not just background music anymore. Creatively incorporating music into the lives of seniors offers the therapeutic benefits of social engagement, memory enhancement, light exercise and more. Read More » Seniors receive presidential kudos for their volunteer efforts
More that 200 residents at Greenspring Retirement Community receive well-deserved recognition for the exceptional service they provide to others. Thousands of hours of dedicated giving not only benefits the the people and organizations they serve, but these selfless individuals achieve hours of self-fulfillment. Read More » A toast ‘to your health’ might not be so healthy for LTC seniors
Cocktail lounges and happy hours are becoming coming increasingly popular amenities in assisted living communities, but can ‘one for the road’ lead down a path of declining health? Read More » Supporting younger LTC residents with traumatic pasts
From a Brooklyn, N.Y., facility to a research presentation in Jerusalem, a second-year master’s student presents findings of the effects of trauma and the benefits of group support on younger LTC residents. Read More » Two sides of the elderspeak fence
"Dear Abby" readers have weighed in on an important resident issue--elderspeak. Sugary terms of address are no-nos when conversing with an elder, but are they always disrespectful? Read More » Does your building have an unsafe ‘open door’ policy?
It’s a bit staggering to think about how many residents, employees and families have had access to duplicate keys over the years to your facilities. Have you ever wondered where keys end up when someone claims they are lost? Read More » Head, shoulders, knees, toes: A focus on mobility
What happens when rehab therapy is complete? Mobility improvements can continue when residents are engaged, encouraged and having fun. It also helps to employ these three levels of fitness. Read More » Music works magic for seniors
Not just for groups, music therapy using MP3 and iPod devices can enable playlist to be customized to the individual resident for a more meaningful experience Read More » Volunteerism helps not only the community, but the senior volunteer as well
Senior volunteerism in serving the community is on the rise. Nominate your outstanding resident for national recognition. Read More » Respiratory rehab
A Virginia facility provides care to a diverse population in a stigma-free atmosphere. Its ventilation therapy program is an attractive option for providing transitional care and encouraging ACO affiliation. Read More » Nominations open for 2012 awards honoring LTC professionals
Do you have an outstanding nurse, nursing assistant or student nurse that you'd like to acknowledge for his or her contributions to creating a quality care and quality environment for residents? Read More » Free tool kit promotes Alzheimer’s/dementia education for staff
NCCDP offers a free downloadable tool kit, including PowerPoint in-services on many topics, which can be accessed through March 1. Read More » Positive aging through technology
Keeping up with technologies that enhance independence and wellness promotes “ultimate aging” as tech-savvy boomers grow older. Read More » Stepping out to stop Alzheimer’s; residents present $95,000 gift for staff
Senior living providers and residents raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2011, just in time for the holidays. Read More » Geriatric nursing assistant brings home top honors
Congratulations to Tyrone Stanley, who was awarded the Cynthia Steele Caring Hands Award by the Maryland Chapter of the National Gerontological Nursing Association. Read More » Beating the ‘bug’
The flu bug, that is. This week (December 4-10) has been declared National Influenza Vaccination Week by the Centers for Disease Control and Read More » Congratulations to a ‘pearl’ of a provider
Other than growing old, it’s not easy to do anything for 30 consecutive years—and do it successfully. Well, on December 5, one of assisted living’s Read More » Welcome to the ‘giving’ season
Thanksgiving is a day when loved ones gather to reflect and appreciate the blessings in our lives. It is also the official kickoff of the holiday Read More » Erickson community holds summit for its senior techies
The Greenspring Technology Summit. Today, nearly half of all seniors over 65 are on social media. Tablet PCs and Internet-based Read More » Wii are the senior bowling champions
Master Division Champions, the Burbank Ball Busters (from left to right): Penny Knapp, Ali Sizer, Marion Hendricks (seated), Luke Dantuono Read More » 