Zombie, a song you called a love letter to nurses. It resonated more deeply than you might imagine. Most people know that nursing is hard work, but unless you are a nurse, it’s difficult to fully understand the weight that comes with it. Nurses are not just...
Minnesota’s hotter, longer summers bring a growing threat of heat-related illness. When temperatures soar well above seasonal norms, the body must dissipate extra heat; if it cannot, two distinct emergencies can follow. Heat exhaustion often develops first: watch for...
Navigating Family Dynamics in Long-Term Care: Building Trust and Effective Communication Supporting families through the transition into long-term care requires skill, patience, and an understanding of complex emotions. While most families have the best intentions,...
It’s one of those things that keeps you up at night… safe medication management. Medication errors are a leading cause of emergency room visits among older adults, often signaling the start of a decline marked by falls, confusion, syncope, head injuries, bleeding, and...
When families visit a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other congregate care setting, their first impression often becomes the deciding factor in whether they will entrust their loved one’s care to that community. The atmosphere of the facility—from the...
In the fast-paced realm of leadership, finding innovative ways to inspire and motivate your team is essential for driving success. While the concept of using toilet paper as a metaphor for leadership might seem unconventional, “Roll to Role: The Toilet Paper...
