Laundry expert: ‘Universal care worker’ now the norm
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2023
In addition to expanding staff roles, consider training, safety and machine upgrades as essential to an in-house laundry program.
Wash on, wash off
By
John Andrews
Oct 31, 2018
Laundry operations are in perpetual motion to maintain an air of cleanliness.
Focus On briefs: Resident security
Oct 01, 2021
Revel Communities’ Seasonal Residence Program; Three industry experts fighting stereotypes of the senior living experience; Caregivers charged with abuse and exploitation.
Focus on briefs: Bathing
Jun 01, 2023
How often should residents bathe?, Invacare’s Birdie Evo XPLUS lift takes hold, Resident handling equipment market has predicted value of more than $14 billion
Sharing lessons from the pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 06, 2022
Brookdale Senior Living President and CEO Lucinda “Cindy” Baier discusses her new book, “Heroes Work Here: An Extraordinary Story of Courage, Resilience and Hope from the Front Lines of COVID-19.”
Focus On: Technology emerging as a powerful option for residents
Jun 01, 2020
The latest ‘furniture’ additions: robots, drones and tech toys.
Price of admission
By
John Hall
Oct 31, 2018
Electronic health records no longer are optional in assisted living. Simply put: you either have them or are left behind.
It’s a starry night at 3rd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 02, 2021
The McKnight’s brands honored dozens of dedicated caregivers, industry trailblazers and a veritable Who’s Who list of influential veterans as part of their third annual Women of Distinction event.
New options emerge
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2018
Resident security in senior living today bears no resemblance to what it was just a decade ago. Locks and alarms — the stuff that long have defined resident security — always will be relevant. But...
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.