Immigrants and America’s healthcare labor shortage
By
Nate Hamme
Aug 30, 2021
We need our legislators to support the needed influx of qualified caregivers for the sake of our nation’s sick, elderly and disabled.
As vaccination continues, industry faces challenges
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2021
Field confronts distribution problems along with attitudinal resistance related to COVID-19 vaccines.
How a ‘zoom-out’ strategy can help senior living operators thrive in the post-pandemic world
By
Patrick McCormick, CPA
Feb 22, 2021
As they juggle short-term challenges with adapting to the long-term implications of the pandemic, operators can benefit from the so-called “zoom-in, zoom-out approach” that has been used by many successful...
How to use storytelling to enrich your community
By
Wendy O’Donovan Phillips
Jul 14, 2022
Across the ages, stories have been passed down to build culture, entertain, educate and inspire. Storytelling started as an oral tradition, evolved to pictures then to writing. A memorable story discloses...
A sector in disarray?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2021
Senior living may be on the cusp of an extremely interesting and critical era.
The benefits of ‘camp’ for new team members
By
Kim Smith
Sep 05, 2023
Camp SageLife is a powerful and memorable way to teach our team about our resident-focused philosophy. Everything has a purpose and lesson.
The importance of the life story in memory care
By
Beth Sanders
Dec 01, 2016
Knowing residents’ life stories is critical for staff members who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory or communication challenges.
Preparing for the holidays in a pandemic
By
Annette Fields
Nov 23, 2020
The holiday season is likely to look different this year for most people, including employees and residents in senior living communities. Here are four tips to help your organization prepare for the holidays...
Caregivers cannot stop, fix or change dementia
By
Laura Wayman
Aug 10, 2017
Managing expectations leads to meaningful moments, powerful connections and purposeful and fulfilling relationships during dementia care.
3 blind spots in your senior living business (and how to fix them)
By
Lindsay Casillas
Jun 07, 2018
Senior living professionals may have blind spots regarding prospective residents and the sales methods used to familiarize them with communities. Fortunately, ways exist to address them.