People who have dementia deserve the same quality of care provided to other older adults, although their special needs must be considered.
Stepping up to provide person-centered care to LGBT seniors
By
Mary Beth Mohn
Dec 02, 2019
Aging services organizations still have a long way to go in addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. Thankfully, many resources exist to help.
Coronavirus pushes senior living and care to make choices on telehealth
By
Jared Darlington
May 04, 2020
Understanding and preparing your organization for the process of implementing any new telehealth program can be the difference between success and failure.
Achieving the right balance for your next building design
By
Amy Ruedinger, RN, RAC-CT
Chad Ulman
Aug 08, 2016
Bringing together your administration and staff, an external operations professional and a senior living facilities design expert will help ensure that your construction or renovation project incorporates...
Opioid use among seniors: A growing concern
By
Suzanne Robotti
Sep 19, 2016
Prescription opioids have garnered much media attention in recent years in the United States as use and abuse of the pain medications continue to rise. But an important community of people is taking opioids,...
How to overcome the trauma of the pandemic in long-term care
By
Donna Cutting
Nov 01, 2021
“When the pandemic started, morale was high. We all pulled together and worked as a team in a way we never had before. Now, it’s all changed. Employees have lost their patience; they’re...
Empathy: The greatest qualification we can offer
By
Mike Beaty
Mar 19, 2018
Forty years in an industry is not the same as a few months or years of caring for your own loved one. So I borrowed from one of the most powerful moments in my career: when I left acute care to transition...
4 ways to communicate inclusivity
By
Ayana King
Jun 15, 2020
When you hear about diversity and inclusion in the workplace — specifically in the aging services industry — what comes to mind? If an uncomfortable knot forms in the pit of your stomach, don’t ignore...
Post-vaccine: The future of senior living
By
Vassar Byrd
Jul 19, 2021
The pandemic was simply a catalyst that challenged us to continue to innovate, to build on our strengths and our interdependence.
How to strengthen bonds with residents
By
Chip R. Bell
Aug 29, 2016
The difference between a good service operation and great service operation is not how they perform in normal times; it’s how they perform when a resident is disappointed.