Ageism could be even more harmful to older adults than previously thought
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2022
A recently published study adds another reason to redouble our efforts to end ageism. It also adds some potential actions to our collective to-do list.
Mutual aid funding could save lives
By
Jeannee Parker Martin
Jun 27, 2022
A mutual aid program can protect older adults, mitigating risk by preparing for disasters and establishing local resiliency and coordinating strategies between long-term care facilities for equipment,...
Maintaining safety, removing scrutiny: How AI is supporting senior living
Jun 27, 2022
[Partner content] Senior living communities face a battle to provide privacy and support for their residents while also being watchful and attentive to any health declines. The line between watchful and...
Worse than a bad plan for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2022
The results of a new survey might scare senior living providers, but they also represent an opportunity.
Senior living community renovations that don’t break the bank
By
Keri Moore-Muñiz
Jun 21, 2022
Continual updates are necessary in senior living communities. How can operators continue to update their communities without spending millions on a renovation project?
It’s time to be recognized for your use of tech
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2022
Enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The deadline is June 30 — a week from Thursday! — and the only cost for you to enter is your time.
Take control of senior living community maintenance with better reporting
By
Dan Roberge
Jun 16, 2022
Get yourself on a good digital work order system and you’ll find maintaining your senior living community effectively a whole lot easier.
Assisted living’s place in the long-term care continuum
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2022
A new federal report provides an interesting look at the overall provision of long-term care in the United States as well as assisted living’s place in the continuum.
3 lessons that COVID has taught activity directors about reimagining resident programs
By
Michelle Sayre, CTRS, CDP
Jun 13, 2022
Armed with lessons from the pandemic, we’re now more creative, energized and excited to plan activities for our residents.
4 ways to customize the dining experience at your community
By
Dirk Noteboom
Jun 09, 2022
Many senior living communities aren’t living up to their potential. They’re only offering a limited and programmatic dining experience.