By Michelle Daniel, President & CEO “Ms. Daniel, we do not have any water. There is absolutely no water coming into this building.” This urgent call arrived in the early hours of the morning. On the other end of the phone line was a nurse from a community where, as Administrator, I was responsible for…
By Michelle DanielPresident & CEO, The Eden Alternative “The new hire quit. She seemed like such a great candidate. She interviewed so well, and we all liked her. What happened?” Does this sound familiar in your work environment? There are regularly open positions waiting on the “new hire” and onboarding/orientation is rushed or abbreviated –…
By Michelle DanielPresident & CEO, The Eden Alternative The Annual LeadingAge Conference is always a highlight of the year. It is wonderful to network with great innovators in our field, learn the latest best practices, and see the latest products and services available. This year, I found most notable the keynote speakers, Karen Walrond and…
By Kristi DoanCommunity Builder, The Eden Alternative Frost happens, as we say at The Eden Alternative. It’s inevitable. Whether the pause on person-directed care is from change fatigue, new leadership, or a global pandemic, almost every organization has slowed down or taken a step back at some point. The important thing is to regroup, refocus,…
By Emily ConnorsCommunity Builder Back in 1997, armed with fresh enthusiasm and a college degree, I embarked on my healthcare career. Little did I know that my journey would lead me to a profound realization about the impact of relationships. In those early days, I believed I had it all figured out, but it was…
The Eden Alternative is growing! Please welcome and get to know Emily Connors who joined the home office team in July 2023! What led you to The Eden Alternative®? I was introduced to the Eden Alternative back in 1999 while working at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA. The Eden Alternative became a focus of my…
By Denise Hyde, PharmDEden Membership Engagement Guide If you are like most people, you are familiar with the pause button. It’s a button on every device that plays a recording be it voice, music, or video. It also shows up when things are chaotic or stressful. You need to take a breath and regroup and…
Connectedness, one of the Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being®, is all about relationships, care partnership, and collaboration; working together and knowing each other well. Being together and making connections is how we grow and thrive. This year, the Eden Alternative team has attended conferences and built relationships, reconnecting with long-time friends, and meeting new ones….
Rexulti Approved for Agitation due to Dementia of Alzheimer’s type: A conversation between Dr. Al Power, MD, and Denise Hyde, PharmD This article is written by Denise Hyde, a Pharmacist dedicated to person-directed care and well-being for all at The Eden Alternative, and Dr. Al Power, a Geriatrician and Author committed to person-directed dementia care & well-being….
Sarah Rowan 1938 – 2023 Sarah McRae Rowan passed away peacefully in her home on Monday afternoon, May 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. If ever there was an angel on earth, we were fortunate enough to know her. Sarah Rowan was not only charming and kind; she was engaging, introspective, and intuitive. Her…
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