Rethinking the ‘Stages of Grief’: From Descriptive to Dangerously Prescriptive
Long-term care leaders and caregivers play a critical role in navigating grief, whether it’s the grief of the older adult, the older adult’s family, or their own. It’s essential, then, to address the narrative surrounding grief, and the often-cited ‘Stages of Grief’ that has deeply embedded itself into the fabric of our understanding of loss. […]
Turning the Tide: Empowering Voices in America’s Nursing Homes
In the heart of America’s nursing homes, where the wisdom of ages resides, a transformative movement is taking root. It’s a movement driven by care, respect, and above all, listening. The recent report by the Long Term Care Community Coalition, titled “They Make You Pay”: How Fear of Retaliation Silences Residents in America’s Nursing Homes, […]