Patricia Sheehan
Patricia Sheehan was Editor in Chief of I Advance Senior Care / Long Term Living from 2010-2013. She is now manager, communications at Nestlé USA.
Culture is your organization’s most valuable asset
A hotel company CEO offers senior living executives tips for success based on building a culture that empowers staff and satisfies customers’ unrecognized needs. “Dare to be different,” he says. Read More » Bridging the gap between LTC operations and design
Isn't it curious how there's often a disconnect between those who design LTC communities and those who run them? It's critically important for these two groups to come together to create fully functioning spaces that better serve residents and staff. Read More » Providers warned to prepare for April changes to RAI manual
LTC educator and consultant Leah Klusch offers critical guidance in navigating upcoming revisions in the resident assessment process. Providers, take note: The definitions for many terms and items have been changed. Read More » 2012 OPTIMA Award: Call for submissions!
We're now accepting entries for Long-Term Living's 17th annual award, which continues a strong tradition of recognizing resident-centered care administered by staff who go above and beyond the call of duty. Read More » Design roundtable: Experts weigh in on senior living trends
In the wake of the Great Recession, budgetary constraints dictate senior living design solutions. And while the household model gains acceptance, providers caution against "institutional creep." Read More » Confronting Alzheimer’s head on—with courage and support
Singer Glen Campbell’s matter-of-fact acceptance of and willingness to share his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease illustrates the strides that advocates have made in fighting the stigma of shame that surrounds the insidious disease. Read More » Pork gets political for nursing homes
"Don’t mess with residents’ dietary requirements" is the rallying cry of Jewish nursing home advocates after a past veto by Mitt Romney for funding kosher meals garners renewed attention. Read More » Delivering a successful model of memory care
With 91 people on its wait list, the word has spread that Silverado San Juan Capistrano, Calif., is doing some very good things in its community. And, as its proponents maintain, getting Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t have to mean the end of living—for residents or their loved ones. Read More » One-on-one with Craig T. Fukushima, NHA, Partner, The Fox Group
In this first of a regular monthly feature of conversations with LTC industry executives, Craig Fukushima of The Fox Group weighs in on the outlook for senior housing development, capital availability and the influence of baby boomers on senior care and marketing efforts. Read More » In the long-term care resident’s shoes—or wheelchair
To experience just one of the many challenges a LTC resident experiences on a daily basis can be sobering and eye-opening. And, it just might make you reconsider your facility's approach to resident care. Read More » A provider’s journey to adopt HIT
Golden Living transitioned its corporate-wide information technology from multiple, disparate silos into a unified, easily accessed and intuitive new platform. Here’s how they did it. Read More » Ringing in 2012 with a new look
Welcome to our newly revamped website. Take a look around—and please, stay awhile! Read More » 10 top LTC news stories of 2011
This year, providers faced waves of regulatory, economic and societal challenges that tested their adaptability and fortitude. Read More » Spirit of the season
There was little rest for weary LTC professionals this year. Just when providers thought they could breathe a sigh of relief for having survived Read More » Is your technology lagging behind?
Compared to other healthcare providers, the long-term care industry has been slower to adapt evolving technologies such as electronic health records, Read More » A patient-centered pragmatist may take helm of CMS
It came as no great surprise last week when Donald Berwick, MD, announced his resignation as administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Read More » Exploring the future of healthcare design
Interest in and attention to the design and architecture of today’s healing environments has exploded over the past decade, as evidenced by the rapid Read More » Power to the people
It's tough to recall a time over the past 50 years when there was such a mood of unrest and uncertainty among the American populace as there is Read More » Culture change in action at Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center
From left to right: Villa Crest Administrator Sarah McEvoy, Long-Term Living Editor-in-Chief Patricia Sheehan, and Villa Crest Executive Read More » A family in crisis needs compassion, direction and resources
I was witness yesterday to the turmoil, frustration and confusion that countless families experience when faced with the crisis of an elder parent’s Read More » Maya Angelou: The caged bird sings
Much of the activity surrounding LeadingAge’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., this week recognizes and celebrates the spirit and dignity of the Read More » Is CLASS really over?
Like thousands of other long-term care industry providers, educators, advocates, vendors (and journalists) making final preparations to attend this Read More » Integrity: Our quality indicator
I like to think of Long-Term Living as a vibrant community. Yes, we're a magazine and a website and a “brand,” but we're also something bigger than Read More » Still waiting for easy capital
This has been one rollicking year for senior housing developers and owners-and not in a fun way. What with the anemic economy, debt ceiling Read More » A team approach to reducing unnecessary hospitalizations
Skilled nursing facilities often get criticized for their less-than-stellar performance when it comes to resident hospitalizations. Hospitalization Read More » ‘Embrace the change’ of healthcare reform
A recurring theme at the recent AHCA (American Health Care Association) national conference was the need for skilled nursing providers to be Read More » Set a wellness example for your staff, residents
I fear I may have become one of those annoying people who proselytize the benefits of exercise and staying in shape—but I wasn’t always this way. As Read More » AHCA/NCAL conference report: Medicaid crisis demands provider action
Medicaid is in transition—many would say crisis—and skilled nursing providers attending a panel discussion Monday at the 62nd Annual AHCA/NCAL Read More » AHCA/NCAL conference report: ‘Our industry is under attack’
Rat Pack tribute? Check. Cheesy Elvis impersonator? Check. Scantily clad showgirls? But of course. It’s conference week in Las Vegas for the Read More » 