When the renovation team first assessed the scope of the job they were about to undertake at the 20-year-old Fort Stockton Nursing Center, the first things they noticed were that the nursing station was...
More peace and quiet
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2015
With more senior living facilities focusing on making their environments more homelike, there’s a problem when ubiquitous surveillance cameras, constant security buzzers and flat-screen TV monitors...
Serious side effects
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2015
New pain medication rules went into effect in October, forcing long-term care providers to figure out how to ensure residents receive what they need, and in comforting, timely ways.
Wash on, wash off
By
John Andrews
Oct 31, 2018
Laundry operations are in perpetual motion to maintain an air of cleanliness.
Transition game
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2017
For many residents, getting into and out of bathtubs can be fraught with danger. Fortunately, advancements in product design and workplace solutions make the transition less problematic.
On the constant lookout
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2014
Thanks to a combination of technology, education and protocols, senior living communities and families can keep a closer eye on those served
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.
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
Keeping a balance
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2016
As more senior living organizations offer memory care services, a new challenge has arisen:
how best to preserve independence without sacrificing choice and autonomy.
Sudden impact
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2018
Furnishings with a ‘wow factor’ can serve as a super marketing tool for communities while creating a comfortable environment for residents.