How new technology will change the game for assisted living
By
Shelley Symonds
Jun 06, 2019
Some simple, easy-to-use and next-generation technology solutions are or will be available soon to help you span the continuum of care with ease.
How to deal with the mosquitoes that are lounging in the hot humidity of your senior living community
By
Mark Beavers, Ph.D.
May 30, 2019
Good news! Ways exist to alleviate the ever-present nuisance and health concerns that mosquitoes bring.
Social media isn’t just for people under 40
By
Ken Huening
May 23, 2019
Social media has become a tool to connect people in meaningful ways.
Hiring tips your senior living organization can learn from outside the industry
By
Adam Robinson
May 16, 2019
The competitive hiring market means employers across industries need to be more strategic about their hiring efforts – and your senior living organization can do the same.
What is CMMS for senior care facilities?
By
Dan Roberge
May 09, 2019
If you’re concerned about how your maintenance processes are affecting the well-being and comfort of your residents, then it’s probably time to look into how CMMS can eliminate those problems.
How to solve for loneliness, boredom and helplessness in senior living
By
Jeannette McClennan
May 02, 2019
For years, we have been hearing about the impact of purpose on people’s lives. Take your residents through this process to help them identify theirs.
What we’ve learned at senior living industry conferences
By
Lara Brooks
Apr 25, 2019
We’ve attended several recent senior living conferences and have ongoing conversations with our healthcare partners, specifically related to senior living. Here are some of the key learnings we have...
How policies and procedures may actually create risk
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Erin O’Leary
Apr 18, 2019
Guidelines are an important part of an overall risk management program, but some may increase an organization’s risk to exposure. Several ways exist to address this, however.
What the increasing popularity of adult pull-ups means for residents and caregivers
By
Mica Phillips
Apr 11, 2019
As the subject of adult incontinence becomes less taboo, more caregivers and senior living residents are realizing that adult briefs or pull-ups effectively can manage urinary issues.
The unexpected rewards of a career in senior living
By
Jackie Stone
Mar 28, 2019
I believed that the growing field of senior living might be a good career path for me. Little did I know the journey it would take me on and the rewards that awaited me.