Category: Articles and Columns

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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