A recent Ziegler study found that 70% of senior living organizations likely would have CEOs retiring in the next five years. Recognizing the tectonic shifts in aging in the coming years, one...
What’s better for senior living and care — the market or government?
By
Stephen A. Moses
Oct 25, 2021
By most measures, the more market-based independent and assisted living sectors fare better economically over time than the more government-dependent sectors. Why?
To help those who are considering or are currently rolling out a vaccine requirement for staff, here are some lessons from our rollout that may be useful.
Ethical responses to vaccine hesitancy among staff
By
Beth Irtz, RN, BSN, NHA
Jeff Jerebker
Wendy Lustbader, MSW
Joanne Rader, RN, MN
Penny Cook, MSW
Sep 20, 2021
Using ethical principles in decision-making, especially during the challenges involved in responding to the vaccine mandate, reduce friction while providing for respectful disagreement and thoughtful deliberation.
Medical marijuana use in assisted living is possible, with careful planning
By
Brian Rath
Aug 16, 2021
Assisted living communities can meet their residents’ desire for marijuana use with careful consideration and planning.
Should Medicaid protect $8 trillion from private senior living costs?
By
Stephen A. Moses
Aug 09, 2021
By enforcing and publicizing Medicaid estate recoveries throughout the country, we can encourage private long-term care financing, reduce dependency on Medicaid, and improve access and quality of care...
LTC financing: Be careful what you wish for
By
Stephen A. Moses
Jun 07, 2021
If proposed social insurance plans actually were to pass and take effect, senior living operators may find themselves with even fewer private payers and more residents dependent either on Medicaid or one...
Creating an innovative yet practical approach to memory care
By
Jennifer Ingerson
Mar 08, 2021
Loretto has focused on memory care for decades, and over the past five years, we embarked on one of the biggest undertakings of our history to create an innovative and yet practical solution to a major...
8 COVID-19 tips, tricks and cautions for assisted living and skilled nursing
By
Timothy J. Holahan, D.O.
Ghinwa Dumyati, M.D.
Ryan Gilmartin, MPA
Jun 29, 2020
Assisted living and skilled nursing each have their own unique regulatory, clinical and social factors to consider when it comes to COVID-19. Here, we describe the eight challenges or issues that leaders...
Coronavirus pushes senior living and care to make choices on telehealth
By
Jared Darlington
May 04, 2020
Understanding and preparing your organization for the process of implementing any new telehealth program can be the difference between success and failure.