As assisted living facilities welcome high-acuity residents in greater numbers, the issue of protecting them from potential safety hazards has become a top priority
Wash on, wash off
By
John Andrews
Oct 31, 2018
Laundry operations are in perpetual motion to maintain an air of cleanliness.
Playing catch up
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2015
Senior housing facilities are ‘evolving’ with regard to information technology. Professionals in the industry need to define vision, scope and purpose for the present and the future
Acuity takes a seat
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2014
Clinical conditions and needs play a big role in furnishing choices for long-term care communities. What you choose influences who you serve — and vice versa
Form meets function
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2016
Eye-grabbing furnishings can make an initial positive impression on prospective
residents and their families. But vendors remind us that looks are only part of the equation.
Feeling warm all over
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2015
Bath time should be a pleasurable activity residents look forward to; with the right elements, communities can create an inviting experience
Scrub-a-dub-dub
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2018
Bathing can be a pleasing, even therapeutic activity for senior living residents. Private baths have become more prevalent, yet the centralized bathing area continues to serve an essential purpose.