Stakeholders observe necessities, limits of ‘home-like’ design movement.
The shape of water
By
John Andrews
Oct 31, 2018
Aegis Living’s new assisted living community in West Seattle incorporates the nautical elements of the Puget Sound seashore.
Coming soon to your senior living organization: Explosive, unexpected changes
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2018
I can’t tell you what changes are coming to your senior living organization. But I can tell you this: They are coming.
Art program has positive effects on residents, staff, community relations
By
Carol Silver Elliott
May 21, 2018
When Jewish Home Family adopted an economical art program, it improved the well-being of our residents, gave new perspectives to our staff and bolstered our community relations.
A legacy of preparedness is a lesson for others
By
Stan Szpytek
Apr 16, 2018
It all started with an urgent phone call from the governor’s office in the middle of the night in late August 2005.
Why skilled care’s pain could be senior living’s gain
By
John O'Connor
Feb 15, 2018
If you can deliver post-acute care at a lower cost than the skilled care joint down the street, you just might find yourself swimming in a very nice new revenue stream.
Why the GAO report ultimately could be good news for assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2018
The increased attention brought by a recent GAO report may be uncomfortable for those in the assisted living industry in the short term, but the health policy experts with whom I spoke suggest that the...
6 ways to calm discord and lead a more inspired life
By
Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Jan 22, 2018
Many of your workers and residents may be disheartened by the divide that seems to have arisen in this country and across the globe. The answer to the turmoil isn’t difficult, however, and it lies...
‘Movie Moments’ event aims to increase inclusivity, decrease stigma around dementia
By
Sean Caulfield
Nov 20, 2017
An event featuring classic movies addresses how inclusion applies to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
One way to give people with dementia a chance to lead fuller lives
By
Jennifer Brush
Sep 11, 2017
With the number of people in whom dementia is diagnosed growing at alarming rates, the need for effective memory care programs is more important than ever. One international program combines dementia care...