Senior living organization, nursing school collaboration ‘breaks new ground’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2016
A new collaboration between a senior living organization and a nursing school, launched with a $1.2 million gift, aims to improve the health of older adults, educate students about the elderly, and conduct...
Assisted living law stirs controversy in North Carolina
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 14, 2016
Legislation signed into law in North Carolina June 30 has upset some advocates for assisted living residents, but the leader of an association representing providers said that those who are unhappy misunderstand...
Efforts aim to educate healthcare professionals about assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2016
Assisted living communities are working to educate healthcare professionals and consumers about what they have to offer.
This senior living model is a step beyond person-centered care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2016
Three principles that guide the Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA, will remind you of person-centered care. It’s the fourth principle that sets the Scandinavian model apart from other...
Salary history questions taboo under bill
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2016
Employers would be prohibited from asking job applicants about their salary histories under a bill passed by the California Assembly. If the state Senate follows suit and the bill is signed by Gov. Jerry...
Success can come in all sizes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2016
The owner of a six-bed senior living community shares advice on marketing, management and operations, and communities of all sizes may find her insights helpful.
The looming payment challenge few are talking about
By
John O'Connor
Jun 30, 2016
If you are a senior living operator and your rents went up a bit last year, that’s a good thing, right? As it turns out, the answer may not be so obvious.
Camera use in resident rooms: survey results
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Clara Berridge, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Jun 27, 2016
Results of a new survey provide insights into assisted living and nursing center policies and current use of cameras in resident rooms, drawing out opinions and experiences of people with practical knowledge...
Success may be as simple as focusing on two areas
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 31, 2016
Senior living operators should focus their efforts on two areas, says elder care policy expert Laura Katz Olson, Ph.D. And one is especially important.
CEOs: Staff correctly to avoid acuity-related issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2016
Senior living operators that have defined their target populations and maintain that focus are more likely to avoid acuity creep challenges that can lead to trouble for their companies and make a bad name...