Angie McAllister Ikigai, a word deeply rooted in Japanese culture has been one that I’ve adopted on a personal level even more over the past few years. Ikigai roughly translated means “reason to live” or more commonly known as “purpose.”… 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.
An Invitation from Vicki de Klerk
to those coming to Denver for the conference and also to those who won’t be able to join us. Culture change begins with individuals. You are an important link in the chain that creates a person-centered environment. When you are… Read more
How Residents are Addressing Loneliness in Long-Term Care
“From Doing Nothing to Doing Everything!” The Java Project at Consulate Health Care Kristine Theurer, Founder & President, Java Group Programs Amy Layman, Director of Community Life at Oak Grove Health Care Center, a Consulate Health Care center in… Read more
The Six Cs of Culture Change
Jennifer Carson, PhD, Director, Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research (DEER) Program, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno The case for culture change – the moral imperative to transform nursing homes – has never been more urgent or clear…. Read more
Better Together: Pioneer Network, Green House Project Announce Alliance
Big news! Pioneer Network and The Green House Project today announced their intention to enter a formal alliance. Center for Innovation, Inc., the organization that owns the Green House trademark, is committed to maintaining and expanding both the Pioneer and… Read more
Flip the Script on Ageism
Meaghan McMahon MSW, Director of Strategic Development, LinkedSenior Associating value and worth with only young age comes at a cost. We would all benefit from understanding that older adults are just as worthy and valuable as people of any… Read more
Overcoming the Great Resignation
Bruce Berlin, Founder & Chief Experience Officer, Prioriteams The post-Covid19 workforce mass exodus, creating what is now known as The Great Resignation, has left senior living and long-term care communities struggling to recruit and retain enough staff to provide quality… Read more
#WeAreDementiaStrong Ramps Up Educational Mission
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
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
