Senior living providers can learn lessons about safety and security from their colleagues in skilled nursing facilities.
Focus on briefs: Laundry
Oct 01, 2023
Political dirty laundry may drive cuts, York Capital-backed Healthcare Linen Services Group acquires Linen King, Alliance Laundry Systems closes on purchase of Laundry Equipment Services
‘Plain vanilla’ senior living still won’t do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
As McKnight’s Senior Living turns 20, Bob Kramer discusses how operators must customize and personalize their offerings to attract and keep residents.
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
How to appropriately and accurately define your primary market area
By
Lynne Moore
Apr 03, 2023
Q: How do I appropriately and accurately define my primary market area? A: In a market feasibility study, one of the first tasks will be to define the primary market area for a senior housing community....
Consultant pharmacists urge calm amid drug shortages
By
John Hall
Apr 02, 2023
Drugmakers, geriatric providers aim to stay ahead of supply chain issues as respiratory viruses pressure medication-delivery channels.
Outsourcing movement grows in long-term care laundries
By
John Hall
Oct 03, 2022
Costs, lack of staff, infection control and other types of regulatory pressures are contributing to the decline of on-premise operations.
Focus on briefs: Resident services
By
Staff reports
Jun 01, 2023
Health system engages remote therapy provider to cut down on referral loss, Resistance training urged for sarcopenia
Focus on briefs: Design/furniture
By
Staff reports
Jun 01, 2023
New unit addresses expected surge in memory care needs, New guidelines tout benefits of automatic doors in facilities, Mannington Commercial adds to LVT line
Who is attracted — and not attracted — to active adult apartments
By
Lynne Moore
Jun 06, 2022
Q. Is the active adult apartment product successfully attracting and serving a younger and more active segment of the senior population? A. Active adult apartments are attracting an age profile that...