Who let the dogs in? Therapy pets play important role in the home
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jun 28, 2021
In home care, having a support network is crucial. That consists of family members, friends and caregivers. It also may include pets.
How tech is reducing social isolation in senior living in the COVID-19 era
By
Shelley Symonds
Oct 01, 2020
In the time of COVID-19, it’s good to know that there are solutions today that can help loved ones and residents stay connected to family, reducing social isolation and enable busy care staff to focus...
Senior living providers advised to ‘carefully evaluate’ employee classifications in light of new...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2024
A large national trade group advocating for senior living and other long-term care providers is urging its members to “carefully evaluate their existing classifications” of workers following the Tuesday...
People in the news, Sept. 29
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2020
Appointments, promotions, departures and awards at Arbors of Hop Brook, Bishop Gadsden Episocpal Retirement Communities, Blake Management Group, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, Carely, Christian...
Proposed licensure changes would increase costs for assisted living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 04, 2024
New Jersey’s proposed switch from one set of licensure standards for assisted living communities and personal care homes to another may or may not bode well for providers, but one thing is certain —...
8 things your assisted living residents don’t want to hear
By
Evan Thompson
Sep 07, 2017
Serving and caring for older adults can be incredibly difficult. Good communication, however, can keep person-centeredness at the forefront.
Medicaid changes could help assisted living help more older adults
By
Joseph DeMattos Jr.
Jun 20, 2023
There is enough room for quality assisted living providers of every size as long as we remain focused on quality and safety, funding and support, adequate and well-thought-out regulation, and better healthcare...
Several senior living companies sued over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2021
Several senior living and care organizations and the state of Maine are being sued by a national religious organization over the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.
People in the news, March 1
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2022
Appointments and promotions at Anthem Memory Care, Discovery Senior Living, Erickson Senior Living, Ginger Cove, J&M Family Management, Juniper Communities, Retirement Unlimited Inc., SantaFe Senior Living,...
Choose love over fear when preparing to confront challenges
By
Loren Shook
Mar 18, 2024
Silverado’s Loren Shook shares steps leaders can take to help ensure that their organizations can navigate uncertainty while fulfilling their missions.