Victory in assisted living case does not mean providers can turn a blind eye to harassment of workers
By
Jennifer Long
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jun 03, 2024
Despite a recent court ruling, failure to take action in defense of staff members in the face of verbal abuse could cause substantial liability for operators.
Strategic grant initiatives: How to elevate diversity and inclusion in senior living communities
By
Diane Massey
May 13, 2024
A feeling of belonging should define every resident’s experience in a senior living community, and it helps with recruiting and retaining staff members, too. Here are four steps to making that happen.
The importance of resident data in senior living communities
By
David Sawyer
Apr 11, 2024
The senior living industry faces challenges in effectively capturing resident data, leading to inefficiencies, missed opportunities and potential resident churn. Within these challenges, however, lies...
How to get the most from automated marketing in senior living
By
Sean Leonard
Apr 04, 2024
Here is what we know to be true about automation implementation — what works, what doesn’t work and where you can save time, effort and money.
How to help prevent bed bugs in your senior living community
By
Benjamin Hottel, PhD, BCE, PCQI
Mar 14, 2024
Bed bugs are some of the most invasive and resilient pests that can cause massive issues in senior living communities. Keeping bed bug outbreaks contained and prevented as much as possible is paramount...
The answer to tackling the staffing crisis: start with the culture
By
Katherine Wells
Feb 29, 2024
We have been faced with a pressing long-term care dilemma for the last several years, and it is only getting worse.
It’s time for senior living providers to forge new partnerships
By
Franke P. Elliott
Feb 15, 2024
Pandemic aftershocks and industry trends are converging to create opportunities for senior living and advanced primary care organizations to work more collaboratively.
Assisted living’s real problem: Staffing and acuity, not lack of regulation
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Feb 12, 2024
Recent Washington Post articles and a Senate hearing highlight a big question for assisted living: Is federal regulation the answer? I say no.
Is your senior living community prepared for the next disaster?
By
Lauren Southerland, MD MPH
Lucas Krupinski
Feb 05, 2024
Emergencies can strike in different ways when caring for older adults. Having a clear plan for disaster preparedness is critically important.
How to position your community properly for the future
By
Lynne Moore
Jan 29, 2024
Owner/operators, many with aging physical plants, now are taking an opportunity to reflect on their existing communities, overall operations, services and pricing, to assess whether renovation or repositioning...