Brian LeBlanc and Maureen Rulison #WeAreDementiaStrong. Yes, we are. And we’ve never been stronger than we are today. That’s because we’re building our educational mission with new free content across a variety of platforms to reach persons living with dementia… 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.
Challenges to Wellbeing of Frontline Healthcare Employees During COVID-19: A USC Research Study
Your Voice can help provide the data needed to drive change Cynthia Baker, MSW, LCSW, CSW-Gerontology Doctoral Candidate- USC -2022 Since March 2020 when the first COVID-19 cases were identified in Missouri, I have worked inside healthcare communities as an… Read more
Surprising Friendships: Perfect Pair Connects Residents in Assisted Living with College Students
Emily Lerner, Founder and Executive Director of Perfect Pair 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization In October of 2020, Enid, an assisted living resident, and Melanie, a college sophomore, met on Zoom for the first time. They were paired because they both grew… Read more
A Once in a Generation Opportunity Reimagining Nursing Homes
Jeff Jerebker Reprinted with permission from Musings From Jeff blog Transforming nursing homes within the long-term care systems of support and services for frail elders and disabled can be analyzed as a three-prong approach – Staffing, Architecture and Environment, and… Read more
Kicking off the Year with Kindness
Linda Cohen, “Kindness Catalyst” and Author “The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus Perhaps you are beginning this new year with a little bit of hope again. I hope you made time to replenish your tank during the… Read more
Keys to Helping People Live Well with Dementia
Kim Warchol, OTR/L, President and Founder of Dementia Care Specialists at Crisis Prevention Institute I believe people can live well with dementia and their loved ones can feel supported along the journey. This is our mission at Dementia Care Specialists… Read more
More About Resident-Directed Communities: Findings from a Conversation with Colleagues
Verna Cavey, Advocate, Independent Living Resident, Clermont Park Moriah Bernhardt, Senior Director Programs, Christian Living Communities PREFACE: In the article, “Can We Talk,” August of 2021, Verna and Moriah started a conversation with our readers on Resident-Directed Care, introducing the… Read more
The System is Broken and It Needs a New Paradigm
Sonya Barsness Reprinted from Being Heard: The Voice of a Revisionary Gerontologist, July 30, 2021 I think we agree that nursing homes* need to change. Right? It seems that whenever I read something about nursing homes, and what we have… Read more
Old Hands
This past summer, Dr. Susan Wehry, a wonderful friend of Pioneer Network, spent most of her time as primary caregiver for her beloved Mother, who died on September 10, 2021. We are honored that Susan has shared this special tribute… Read more
Envisioning the Future: Finding Meaning and Purpose Symposium
Cathy Lieblich Director of Network Relations Pioneer Network Last Wednesday, a large group of pioneers gathered virtually to learn and share about the importance of meaning and purpose for all of us, especially those that live and work in senior… Read more
