FDA-cleared wearables are the future of senior care
By
Jiang Li
Jan 10, 2019
Greater access to proven remote patient monitoring technologies can lead to safer and more effective healthcare among older adults while also reducing the cost and burden incurred through senior care.
How wayfinding can increase the feeling of security in your community
By
Lisa B. Bixler, AIA, CAPS, LEED AP
Colin Healy, CAPS, LEED GA
John Hrivnak, AIA, LEED AP
Dec 10, 2018
Wayfinding is more than signage. It can help visitors and residents feel welcome and secure in a senior living community.
4 reasons to wave the caution flag in senior housing construction
By
Matthew Huber
Dec 06, 2018
To rein in today’s rampant enthusiasm, avoid a potentially disastrous overbuilding scenario and the potential for rising loan defaults, industry players should consider four points.
Senior living communities must foster connection and engagement
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Dec 03, 2018
Senior living communities are succeeding with the connection dimension but still have work to do on the engagement side of the spectrum.
The rise of daily pay benefits for senior living employees
By
Jason Lee
Nov 15, 2018
Senior living operators must find creative solutions for recruiting and retention so that they can continue to provide high-quality resident care and services.
Is it ever too homey?
By
John Hall
Oct 31, 2018
Stakeholders observe necessities, limits of ‘home-like’ design movement.
Wash on, wash off
By
John Andrews
Oct 31, 2018
Laundry operations are in perpetual motion to maintain an air of cleanliness.
Price of admission
By
John Hall
Oct 31, 2018
Electronic health records no longer are optional in assisted living. Simply put: you either have them or are left behind.
How admissions processes can win (or lose) move-ins
By
Darren Mathis
Oct 18, 2018
Unsigned and poorly executed admissions documents can have a lasting and sometimes devastating effect on a senior living community.
The factor more important than occupancy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
NCAL Day speakers think something other than occupancy should be operators’ top priority.