Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Time Use Survey shed light on how those who work in health and social assistance positions rate their work for meaning, happiness and stress.
What senior care managers need to know about ‘green’ cleaning and sustainability
By
Ron Segura
Jan 25, 2018
Do “green” and sustainable mean the same thing? Yes and no.
What the elections mean to senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 31, 2016
Senior living representatives have a few ideas about the potential ways in which the industry might be affected by the outcomes of the national elections.
The meaning of smart aging for older adults and care providers
By
Fahad Aziz
Nov 05, 2020
Aging adults have several options to choose from when they need support in their everyday lives, among them home healthcare, assisted living and continuing care retirement communities. For many, one question...
The importance of falls prevention in senior living
By
Tom Katofiasc
May 23, 2024
It’s time to prioritize falls prevention for our most vulnerable population. Here are four strategies to reduce resident falls in assisted living.
Keeping residents safe: What exactly does that mean?
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Jun 01, 2023
I have been thinking a lot lately about the words “keeping residents safe.” What exactly does keeping residents safe in assisted living communities mean, beyond the obvious human basic needs of food,...
When quitting time takes on a whole new meaning
By
John O'Connor
Oct 14, 2021
Few would argue that the three biggest challenges in senior living are labor, labor and labor. Sure, plenty of other problems are beating up on this sector right now. But most operators will tell you that...
Senior living must be truly inclusive to reflect its mission
By
Vassar Byrd
Feb 11, 2019
A recent court case decision takes aim at the heart of senior living, which is about connection, meaning and relationships.
Ready or not, here it comes — in fact, it’s here
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 29, 2022
From tools that help employers improve the recruiting and retention of workers to self-driving cars that help residents get around in Florida or California, senior living already has a front-row seat to...
Need more residents? Don’t forget the Vulcan salute
By
John O'Connor
May 12, 2022
The Vulcan salute means “live long and prosper,” and that’s exactly what respondents to a recent survey would like to do.