Art program has positive effects on residents, staff, community relations
By
Carol Silver Elliott
May 21, 2018
When Jewish Home Family adopted an economical art program, it improved the well-being of our residents, gave new perspectives to our staff and bolstered our community relations.
Exercise may worsen cognitive impairment in those with dementia, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 18, 2018
Moderate to high-intensity exercise does not slow and in fact may hasten cognitive decline in older adults who have dementia, according to the results of a study published Wednesday in The BMJ. The findings...
Senior living staff, residents vital to technology development
By
John Moore
May 17, 2018
Senior living community staff members and residents can be crucial to the development and refinement of technology meant to benefit them. Who better to listen to than those who will use something every...
Keeping that country feeling
By
John Andrews
May 16, 2018
The Willows at Harrodsburg turned a former steakhouse owned by a country superstar into a senior living community that radiates comfort.
SmartLinx rebrands with new logo, redesigned website
May 16, 2018
Edison, NJ-based workforce management technology company SmartLinx recently completed a rebranding project that includes a new logo and the relaunch of its website.
Five Star takes steps to mitigate effects of memory care occupancy challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2018
Five Star Senior Living is taking several steps to manage revenue in light of continuing occupancy challenges from new competitors on the private-pay side of its business, especially in memory care, executives...
Senior living sales and marketing professionals reveal biggest challenges
By
Rick Whittington
May 14, 2018
A national survey provides insights into where senior care sales and marketing professionals should spend their time and energy.
Death rate from falls increases 31% over 9 years
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2018
The death rate from falls among adults aged 65 or more years increased 31% from 2007 to 2016, according to newly published federal data. And it’s growing the fastest among those aged 85 or more years.
Anthem making progress under LTC Properties’ watchful eye
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2018
Anthem Memory Care continues to make progress on community occupancy and leadership stability, LTC Properties’ Chairman, President and CEO Wendy Simpson said Thursday during a first-quarter 2018...
Life plan communities thrive through connectedness
By
Gina Miller
May 10, 2018
Research shows that social connectedness improves physical health, mental and emotional well-being and even longevity, thereby enabling individuals and communities, including life plan communities, to...