How interior design can affect the health and well-being of seniors
By
Cynthia Warner
Apr 17, 2017
Elements of a senior living community’s design can contribute to resident safety, socialization and overall happiness.
Coronavirus: Identifying and easing stress in senior living residents
By
Charla Anderson, BSN, RN-PMHNC
Mar 30, 2020
Knowing the difference between normal and extreme anxiety can help providers triage behavioral health care needs.
How to protect your caregivers from workplace injuries
By
Don Ernst
Mar 06, 2017
Employee health issues can lead to increased healthcare expenses, a loss of productivity and missed work, affecting both employee and employer. Fortunately, senior living operators can take steps to lessen...
CCRC investment equality: Fugetaboutit for New York
By
Stephanie Chedid
Sep 03, 2014
Earning more than the cost of capital is not unreasonable and can generally be accomplished without taking extraordinary risks, but New York is hamstrung by investment restrictions. Investment returns...
4 ways to help residents prevent blood clots during the pandemic
By
Mary Cushman, M.D., MSC
May 18, 2020
A few simple steps and exercises not only can keep residents moving but also will help them avoid potentially life-threatening health conditions that can arise from a more sedentary lifestyle, a risk during...
Building a world-class assisted living resident program
By
Bernie Cavis
Apr 04, 2016
It has become more important than ever for assisted living providers to develop positive and interactive programming for their residents, to promote socialization and stimulation and keep the mind and...
Technology’s role in curbing the runaway cycle of hospital readmissions
By
Dianne Sullivan-Slazyk, RN, BSN, MBA
Mar 11, 2019
Advanced technologies can help turn the tide for senior care providers in reducing readmissions, creating efficiencies throughout the care cycle, and delivering better care – anytime, anywhere.
What we’ve learned about using telehealth to reach older adults during COVID-19
By
David Lindeman, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 2021
Lessons we’ve learned about how to most effectively reach older adults in affordable senior housing can be applied to efforts designed to reach any underserved population with digital health technology...
Older adults and alcohol don’t always mix
By
Steven Kellis, Esq.
Mar 12, 2018
For several reasons, alcohol affects older adults differently than it affects younger people. That puts older adults at risk of dangers associated with driving under the influence.
Reaching residents through health chats
By
Kathleen Pye, RN, BSN
Apr 09, 2018
We’ve found a way to help residents feel comfortable discussing health issues with the health team.