Commentary

As we move full steam ahead through 2024, it’s evident that the long-term care industry faces unique challenges. Many are a direct result of or were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, while others might loom in the near future. It’s...

In her latest commentary, Dr Warner-Maron shares findings from a new study which showed staffing levels were significantly lower in long-term care facilities located in economically under-resourced areas compared to those in higher-income...

"The events of January 3, 2023, can be used as a jumping off point to illustrate what can and cannot be accomplished by the medical system," says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.

Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.

“At the time that the baseline care plan is created, staff can discuss with the family and resident the intrinsic and extrinsic causes of falls identified for that resident,” wrote Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric...