Automating tasks with software for senior living operations can help streamline all requests and improve the efficiency of maintenance management programs.
5 tips for staffing a new senior living community
By
Debbie Penn
May 09, 2016
Recruiting to fill all positions at a new community can be challenging. Here are five tips on hiring the people who will bring your mission to life.
How to reduce HAIs while reducing costs
By
Dave Frank
Mar 24, 2016
Cleaning managers face pressure to keep operating costs down but are finding ways to meet the challenge, in part by increasing efficiency, according to a new survey.
Wage pressure continues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2016
Two events that occurred in the past week are helping to ensure that staffing issues remain a top challenge for the senior living industry.
Medicaid and senior living: A troubled marriage
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2016
The latest tectonic shift has three likely results for senior living operators.
The ‘Walmart effect’ intensifies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2016
In an environment where Walmart already is a threat to senior living staff recruiting and retention efforts, impending changes from the retailer should concern providers.
Readmissions in assisted living: Closing the revolving door
By
Steven Fuller, D.O., Ph.D.
Jan 21, 2016
Assisted living communities have a financial incentive to more closely align with healthcare leaders. Zero hospital readmissions should be our goal for the new normal.
An insider’s view of the changes to the companionship law
By
Bill McPherson
Jan 14, 2016
Getting seniors the care they need and paying caregivers a fair wage are the tasks that lie before us. In an industry devoted to caregiving, a solution should be within our reach.
Roll out the red carpet for resident referrals and guests
By
Lara Moga
Nov 30, 2015
A community’s sales team can see an increase in annual move-ins by as much as 50% by establishing a resident referral program.
12 ways to address depression and suicide in assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2015
The risk of suicide in assisted living is real, but those working in communities can help prevent it as well as address the depression that often underlies it.