By Vicki de Klerk-Rubin Being bold means standing out, being different from the norm, showing a willingness to take risks. Synonyms include daring, intrepid, and courageous. How do we learn to take risks, and what happens when we don’t? … Read more
Pioneer Networking and the Culture Change Movement
We are glad you are interested in staying up to date with the latest news and events in the culture change movement. Check back here regularly to read blog posts from both Pioneer Network staff and other culture change and person-directed care experts.
Conference registration is now open!
After a successful first Center for Innovation conference last summer, We can’t wait to bring the Pioneer Network and Green House Project communities together again in Grand Rapids, Mich. from November 11-13 for three days of networking, education, site visits,… Read more
Thank you, Naomi Feil
The global movement to improve eldercare lost one of its champions over the holidays when Validation Training Institute founder Naomi Feil passed away on December 24. Naomi’s ability to see the person behind the diagnosis of dementia — and her… Read more
Save the date! Conference coming November 11-13, 2024
It’s official: The Green House Project and Pioneer Network communities will come together for the 2024 Center for Innovation conference in Grand Rapids, Mich.! November 11-13, 2024 will get here sooner than you think, so save the date and stay… Read more
Thank You, Penny Cook!
In case you missed the news over the summer, Pioneer Network said goodbye to former CEO and former Center for Innovation chief culture officer Penny Cook, who formally left the organization in August to pursue new opportunities. The Pioneer and… Read more
Introducing EmpowerED, eLearning from Green House and Pioneer
Together with our new partners at The Green House Project, we’ve launched EmpowerED, a powerful eLearning platform for all types of eldercare organizations looking to infuse person-directed care practices into their day-to-day operations. Click here to learn more and… Read more
It’s almost conference time! Join us in Pittsburgh July 23-26!
Looking for the Pioneer Conference? It’s right here: Ready to Impact, the first conference held in conjunction with our new partners at The Green House Project! We’re bringing all the things you know and love about Pioneer events — fellowship,… Read more
Good Night Good Morning Routines
Sue Ellen Clark Guide, 2022 Pioneering a New Culture of Aging Conference A good night’s sleep is fundamental to health and being human. However, lack of quality sleep is the number one problem that no one is talking about in… Read more
Like, Share and Connect! Using Social Media to Amplify Culture Change
Kristie Kimmett Engagement Manager, Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging When the project team at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) was considering how to share information about new resources for dietary leaders and team members, inspiration came from a… Read more
Resident-Directed Reading Groups in Skilled Nursing Communities? Really?
Susan Ostrowski, MA, MS, CCC-SLP Co-Creator and President, Reading2Connect® A skilled nursing resident hovering over a book, reading on her own, absorbed. Two skilled nursing residents, nestled close, reading to each other, sharing thoughts. A group of skilled nursing residents,… Read more
