Managing Systems, Not People: Nachshon Draiman

The American system of care for the elderly is often considered a mess. Many people don't like to think about what will happen to them when they grow old, and prefer not to take responsibility for their parents or grandparents who can no longer take care of themselves, but the reality is that we may all end up in their shoes. With reports of mistreatment, mismanagement and financial trouble flooding the media every year, the idea of sending a loved one to a nursing home is a fearful prospect. It's in everyone's best interests that the level of care is properly managed. Nursing home facilities all over the country are in need of help. That's where people like Nachshon Draiman come in.

Nachshon Draiman, the CEO of Future Associates, is committed to taking over and reorganizing care facilities in the Illinois area. He started out working in social services, but moved into geriatric care as the need for improvement there became apparent. The Nachshon Draiman philosophy includes working to change not only the structure of care but the attitude toward caring for the elderly. Draiman strives to remove as much administrative clutter from his facilities as possible so that residents receive the best, most individualized care. After all, systems are in place to benefit people in these facilities, not to manage them.