Lisa Milliken, MA, CCC-SLP, FNAP “I am at my breaking point. I have not been able to figure out how to manage it all. I feel like I am losing my mind.” This was one of many responses received when… 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.
Leave A Legacy and Live it Now!
Ramona Oliver Reprinted with permission from ChangingAging Blog How do you want to be remembered? And for what? A Legacy of Choices Every day we are confronted with choices. What are some of yours? To: Determine a life of continuing incline or… Read more
Supporting Diet Liberalization in Health Care Communities
Devra Shiba, RD, CSG, LDN, CDP Sr. Manager Clinical Nutrition-Midwest/Southeast-Sodexo Seniors Since Pioneer Network released the New Dining Practice Standards in August 2011, agreed to by twelve standard setting organizations, health care communities continue to look for ways to support… Read more
A Team Versus a Collection of Individuals
Mike Hawkins, President, Alpine Link Corporation, author of Activating Your Ambition: A Guide to Coaching the Best Out of Yourself and Others Contrast two teams each within a different company. The first team calls itself the “Silos.” The Silos… Read more
Sometimes You Just Have to Shake it Up!
Joan Devine, Director of Education, Pioneer Network “I like stirring the pot – I think it’s part of my duty, to shake people up a bit – make them look at things in a different way.” Nina Bawden … Read more
A New Culture of Aging — Making it Happen
Penny Cook, Pioneer Network President & CEO Advocating for change is what Pioneer Network is all about. Not just any change, but deep and meaningful change. It’s what we ask of others, and it’s what we have to ask of… Read more
Reviving the Joy of Reading
Susan Ostrowski, MA, MS, CCC-SLP Reading2Connect, Co-Founder Mr. D stared out the window. When I approached him, he asked, “Tomorrow’s Sunday?” I said “Yes.” He looked forlorn. For years, Mr. D and his family had discussed the week’s political events… Read more
Wisdom from our Leaders: The Importance of WHY
Sonya Barseness I remember when I first learned about the Pioneer Network and culture change. I had been in the field of aging and long-term care for several years and I was disappointed. I felt that we could do better… Read more
Elders Making a Difference: Recognizing the 2018 Community Commitment Award Recipients
Assuring that everyone, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to have a life rich in meaning and purpose. This is a fundamental belief and part of the vision that was the foundation for “A Heart to Serve,” a… Read more
The Anatomy of a “Change Adept Organization”
Margie McLaughlin Visiting and working with nursing homes all around the country on a regular basis gives me the opportunity to appreciate the wonderful, hardworking, and generous staff, who work there. These incredible souls continue to amaze me. Unlike other… Read more