Why your senior living company may need a chief medical officer
By
Rhonda Collins, M.D.
Steven Fuller, D.O., Ph.D.
Nov 19, 2018
Physician leaders as chief / corporate medical officers in healthcare is not a new concept. Such a role at the corporate leadership level in senior living, however, is relatively new. And greatly needed.
Emergency preparedness efforts that every facility in every state can emulate
By
Stan Szpytek
Nov 26, 2018
The “Disaster Ready” video provides an excellent overview of what providers in every state should be doing to make sure that they are ready for emergencies and disasters.
Nine characteristics of affordable assisted living
By
Brett Murphy
Steve Kennedy
Aug 28, 2017
For the seniors housing and care industry, now is the time to invest in and develop more affordable assisted living options.
Paying for advance care planning: An opportunity for senior living settings
By
Charlie Sabatino
Sep 02, 2015
Advance care planning is best begun before medical crises arise, yet it’s too often a misunderstood or taboo subject. Senior settings can help by doing three things.
Advance care planning and assisted living residents
By
Wayne McCormick, MD, MPH
Nancy E. Lundebjerg, MPA
Aug 19, 2015
For older adults, many of whom live in assisted living communities, advance care planning conversations are very important.
How to address the issue of resident abuse in senior living
By
Jim Burke
Jul 08, 2019
Communities that sharpen their focus on policies, procedures and ongoing training will create an environment where resident abuse is an unlikely risk.
The government is broadening its enforcement umbrella, and it means heightened scrutiny and reporting responsibility for those providing care and services to older adults.
Advance care planning is appropriate and necessary for all senior living residents
By
Diane E. Meier, M.D., FACP
Dec 11, 2017
The best time to complete advance care planning is when things are stable and before a crisis arises for an older adult, and senior living communities can help in the process.
3 ways to help families navigate the transition to senior living
By
Steve Slayton
Aug 26, 2019
Senior living professionals can help ease the process for older adults and their loved ones considering a move into a community.
How baby boomers are redefining senior living
By
Ben Mandelbaum
Oct 03, 2016
Baby boomers reaching retirement age are expected to significantly alter senior services and care for generations to come.