Smaller personal care homes are a growing senior living option
By
Leslie Spirer
Dec 21, 2017
Small personal care homes are a popular option the West Coast, enjoying more popularity there than on the East Coast or in the South. Regardless of geography, they offer an option for independent older...
Recognizing family caregivers as care partners
By
Trudy Croxton
Dec 14, 2017
When family members are viewed as care partners, their relationships with staff can be mutually supportive and enriching.
Leveraging advances in tech is key to enhancing senior living
By
Armand Lauzon
Nov 16, 2017
For the millions of older adults in our country, it’s an exciting time to embrace the tech solutions that are creating affordable and necessary resources that haven’t been previously available.
IP video cameras in assisted living communities
By
Greg Hartzell
Nov 09, 2017
Cameras are one way to keep residents, patients and staff safe from theft, violence or, in the case of memory care units, the dangerous wandering of residents off facility grounds. Here are a few features...
Going beyond the usual when it comes to water conservation
By
Klaus Reichardt
Nov 02, 2017
Senior living, medical andlong-term care facilities can take many steps to reduce water consumption considerably. Some will require an investment, but others are free.
Connected technologies can improve medication adherence, manage risk
By
Ripley Martin
Oct 19, 2017
Senior living communities can play a big role in helping manage their residents’ medication adherence and avoid the costly consequences of nonadherence — from both health and financial perspectives...
Fighting loneliness among older adults
By
Kristine Theurer
Oct 12, 2017
There’s a way to combat social isolation in senior living that is practical, cost effective, transformative and revolutionary.
Helping residents, facilities reap benefits of cost-effective health screenings
By
Kevin Kenney
Oct 05, 2017
Business intelligence and information technology are making health screenings more convenient for older adults, enabling them as well as their care providers to benefit.
Increase resident satisfaction, safety through food service technology
By
Heather Klassman, RD, LDN
Sep 28, 2017
By investing in dining management and food service automation technology, senior living communities easily can transition to and manage a personalized dining experience for their residents.
How wearable tech can enhance senior living
By
Chris Holbert
Sep 21, 2017
Many people already are familiar with fitness wearables. Another technology senior living facilities could consider for residents is mPERS, or mobile personal emergency response system.