The necessity of clean tech and indoor air quality in assisted living
By
Tony Abate
Jan 12, 2023
Owners and operators who take advantage of indoor air quality technology can support lower vacancy rates, improve health and safety for residents and drive public and stakeholder confidence.
Hands-on training vital to emergency preparedness in senior living communities
By
Stan Szpytek
Nov 28, 2022
For senior living community owners and operators to have realistic expectations that their team will perform well when the “big one” occurs, they must prepare their staff members through a variety...
Employee retention according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
By
Jamie Merrill
Nov 21, 2022
Programs that focus on peer recognition and engagement can motivate employees during the first months and well beyond to help with retention.
Leveraging technology to elevate resident care and staff experience
By
Matt Phipps
Nov 17, 2022
Although change can often be difficult, it also can be exhilarating when we see the right technology being embraced the right way, to the benefit of staff and residents.
Diversity, equity, inclusion success will be driven by residents, staff
By
Anthony Argondizza
Nov 14, 2022
I believe the only way our DEI initiative will be effective is if it is guided by the dynamic voices of our residents and employees.
Casting my vote for ‘holiday napkins’ for incontinent elders year-round
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Nov 03, 2022
I am casting my vote for “holiday napkins,” aka high-quality incontinence products, year-round as one of the best gifts we can give to those loved ones in our circles who are no longer able to play...
The power of creative risk management design in memory care communities
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Cindy Shemansky
Oct 31, 2022
Centering dignity — for everyone — doesn’t need to require a massive facility overhaul or facelift. It comes down to looking for attainable areas of improvement that make an impact — one life-skill...
Quiet quitters can teach leaders 3 lessons
By
Amanda Tweten
Oct 24, 2022
The list of things that were changed by COVID-19 is still growing and likely longer than many of us realize. But somewhere on that list is the prioritization of personal/professional life balance. For...
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...
Knowledge transfer must improve for senior living’s full potential to be realized
By
Scott Eckstein
May 15, 2023
The senior living industry has a phenomenal gap in the transfer of knowledge from one generation of leaders to the next, and it leads to failings and poor management. We need to do better.