The past few years have seen a strong push to create more variety in the dining experience by adding more venues. But how do you allocate enough space (but not too much space) for these rooms if you don’t...
The value of in-room audio
By
Jack Sheehan
Apr 06, 2017
By installing an advanced emergency call system with in-room audio, senior living community owners can help residents maintain a sense of dignity while ensuring their safety.
Addressing care quality, economic burdens of serious illnesses
By
Greer Myers
Mar 30, 2017
In their efforts to successfully address the multiple challenges surrounding the care of residents and patients with life-limiting illness, health systems, healthcare payers and at-risk provider organizations...
Why your disinfectant may not be working
By
Tobi Colbert
Mar 23, 2017
To ensure that your residents don’t acquire healthcare-associated infections, you’ll want to understand quat binding.
Streamlining communication for optimal care provision
By
Galina Datskovsky
Feb 16, 2017
For an aging population that depends on various healthcare professionals for assistance and guidance, collaboration among care team members is essential.
How one operator incorporates music into residents’ lives
By
Dan Cohen
Feb 09, 2017
More than 3,000 U.S. senior living and long-term care communities are realizing the benefits of incorporating music into the lives of the residents, making it one of their most effective nonpharmacologic...
Designing for current and future residents
By
Irena Peer
Feb 02, 2017
The baby boomer generation is projected to hold 70% of U.S. disposable income in the next five years, and its members are demanding more innovative and modern senior living properties to live in.
Common food safety mistakes and steps to help avoid them
By
Ruth L. Petran Ph.D.
Jan 26, 2017
As you work toward making food safety practices simple and part of the culture of your community, consider implementing some of these best practices.
How to improve employee recruitment and retention
By
Bill McPherson
Jan 19, 2017
Assisted living residents and others looking for nonmedical, in-home care often will seek organizations that have minimal staff turnover to maintain the highest level of care for themselves or their loved...
What I’m telling your prospective residents
By
Joe Olekszyk, CFP
Jan 12, 2017
There comes a moment when older adults realize their aging-related limitations and start making decisions about transitioning to senior living. Here’s an inside look at what we advise our clients...