Falls prevention design considerations for senior living communities
By
Rob Geller
Jun 29, 2023
A holistic design approach empowers older adults to lead fulfilling lives with enhanced peace of mind and overall well-being.
Employee or not an employee? It depends (on clout).
By
John O'Connor
Jun 15, 2023
In a move that will surprise nobody who has been paying attention, the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday reversed itself on what it means to qualify as an employee – again.
Creating healthy buildings
By
Mary Fox
Jun 08, 2023
With an abundant, and sometimes overwhelming, array of tax credits and rebates from federal, state and other agencies, assisted living leaders have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rehabilitate existing...
How to define qualifying income, affordability levels when estimating project demand
By
Lynne Moore
Jun 05, 2023
Q. How do I accurately define the appropriate qualifying income/affordability levels in estimating demand for my project? A: The significant growth of the older adult population (specifically, the older...
When it comes to DEI, survey shows there’s a lot of work to do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2023
A new survey by the Pew Research Center shows that for employers who value diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, much work remains to be done.
Keeping residents safe: What exactly does that mean?
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Jun 01, 2023
I have been thinking a lot lately about the words “keeping residents safe.” What exactly does keeping residents safe in assisted living communities mean, beyond the obvious human basic needs of food,...
Focus on briefs: Bathing
Jun 01, 2023
How often should residents bathe?, Invacare’s Birdie Evo XPLUS lift takes hold, Resident handling equipment market has predicted value of more than $14 billion
4 things the 2020 Census might tell us about senior living’s future
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2023
Several thoughts struck me as I read several new age-related reports dropped late last week by the US Census Bureau.
Communicating in the age of activism and disinformation
By
Courtney Malengo, APR
May 22, 2023
What do you do when a movement is mobilized against you, or a disinformation campaign is lobbed at your executive or community? Here are six steps to consider as you approach any communication challenge.
Sliding scale insulin for diabetic residents: Is it helpful or harmful?
By
Jered Yalung, PharmD
May 18, 2023
Emphasis needs to be put on diabetes management in both facilities and in homes.