3 ways voice-first technology can help older adults in the era of social distancing
By
Jason Gottschalk
Apr 09, 2020
Isolation can make communication, access to timely information and a sense of independence more difficult for many older adults, especially for those who aren’t used to turning to technology for...
A favor that could change senior living oversight
By
John O'Connor
Apr 09, 2020
Assisted living operators have marketed themselves as “un-nursing homes.” But the field may have just made that position more difficult to defend.
8 ways to address incontinence through diet for senior living residents
By
Mica Phillips
Apr 02, 2020
Senior living communities have the special opportunity to facilitate key dietary changes for the residents they serve. Simple food and recipe swaps are tasty ways to help improve bladder health.
Coronavirus: Identifying and easing stress in senior living residents
By
Charla Anderson, BSN, RN-PMHNC
Mar 30, 2020
Knowing the difference between normal and extreme anxiety can help providers triage behavioral health care needs.
When fair criticism goes over the line
By
John O'Connor
Mar 26, 2020
Many media reports about senior living and care are taking on a nasty tone related to COVID-19. This week alone, I have seen stories make two very disturbing accusations.
Your liability if employees test positive for coronavirus
By
Thomas Steinbrenner
Mar 19, 2020
It’s time to prepare for a potential business interruption or employee quarantine issue now, ahead of potential liability.
Today’s senior living blends hospitality with residential care
By
Colin Marshall
Mar 16, 2020
Senior living management companies need to be responsive and agile to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the market. What does this mean when you have an existing community that needs retrofitting so...
Is it too soon to put the coronavirus in perspective?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 12, 2020
We need to give this emerging virus the respect and response it deserves. But let’s also try to keep things in perspective.
Coronavirus has reached long-term care. Prepare, don’t panic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2020
The first reported possible outbreak of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility, and the first reported case of COVID-19 in a healthcare worker — a caregiver in that facility, were announced by the Centers...
Worker shortage, mounting risks call for creative solutions
By
Jordan Parnell
Gerald Stoll
Feb 27, 2020
Pressures are intensifying as we move forward, making it imperative for providers across the continuum to sharpen their risk-management capabilities even as they get creative where they can on the problem-solving...