NORWAY – Philip DuBois, administrator at Market Square Health Care Center, recently addressed the annual Leadership Symposium sponsored by the Maine Health Care Association for nursing home managers. The theme of the symposium this year was “Person-Centered Care.” It was held at Boothbay Harbor.

DuBois spoke of putting residents’ needs and desires first, and the changing atmosphere of nursing home care in light of the baby boomer generation’s arrival for care. DuBois addressed his experiences as a resident at his facility for 2½ months. He focused on everything from the dynamic of staff he managed providing care for him to meals, laundry, lack of Internet access for residents, and privacy considerations.

Major points for the discussion were regarding issues of the different needs of roommates and emotional preparations to return home, and how these two things impact recovery.

DuBois has been at Market Square for five years.