Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA

Commentary

Will Animatronic Pets Be the Cure for the Loneliness of Older Adults?

08/19/2021

Although a robotic pet may improve feelings of loneliness, Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, explains why it will not provide the necessary help activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental ADLs, or replace the need for human contact.

Although a robotic pet may...

08/19/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

Commentary

The COVID-19 Vaccine Approach Taken by the Veterans Health Administration

07/29/2021

Ilene Warner-Maron , PhD, RN-BC, NHA;

“With the rise in cases linked to the Delta variant causing a resurgence in COVID-19 across the country, there will be more pressure on the long-term care industry to mandate a vaccination policy similar to the VA,” says Ilene Warner-Maron,...

“With the rise in cases linked...

07/29/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

Commentary

Respect, Love, and Admiration in Times of COVID-19

07/07/2021

Ilene Warner-Maron , PhD, RN-BC, NHA;

According to Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, “Now that we have a few minutes to contemplate what the long-term industry has experienced during the past year, can we acknowledge that we also feel respect, love, and admiration for our staff?”

According to Ilene Warner-Maron,...

07/07/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

Commentary

Mandating vs Leading in COVID-19 Vaccinations

07/01/2021

Ilene Warner-Maron , PhD, RN-BC, NHA;

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, reviews the recent decision taken by a large university to require its staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by September 1, 2021, and explains why she believes such a policy would likely be devastating for skilled...

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, reviews...

07/01/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Homicide-Suicide in Long-Term Care: Risk Management Strategies for Providers

06/28/2021

Ilene Warner-Maron , PhD, RN-BC, NHA;

Anna Zacharcenko , PsyD;

Katherine E. Galluzzi , DO, CMD, FACOFP dist;

This report examines the interpersonal stressors and possible risk factors contributing to the perpetration of homicidal-suicidal acts in a nursing home setting and provides practical strategies to help facilities mitigate the risk of harm...

This report examines the...

06/28/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care