What practical options are available to enhance the flexibility of my service offering?
By
Jim Moore
Aug 01, 2017
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
A centered approach to research on aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 01, 2017
Robyn Stone, DrPH, talks about a unique partnership with an ambitious agenda.
Benchmark employees perform more than 1,000 ‘radiant acts of kindness’
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 31, 2017
Benchmark Senior Living employees beat their goal of committing 1,000 “radiant acts of kindness” in June, with a total of 1,204 acts, in honor of the company’s 20th anniversary.
Byrne bill would restore ‘joint employer’ definition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2017
Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) has introduced legislation designed to restore the definition of a joint employer to one that has “actual, direct and immediate” control over employees.
5 design considerations for high-rise senior living communities
By
Jami Mohlenkamp
Darrin Jensen
Jul 31, 2017
When it comes to designing high-rise buildings intended for older adults — as well as for care and service staff and visitors — it’s important to remember several architectural considerations.
Brand Integrity releases new mobile app
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 30, 2017
Brand Integrity has launched a new mobile app that will supplement its current platform, which is meant to help companies with tasks related to reducing turnover and improving bottom-line costs.
Residents, staff reap rewards from retirement community’s smartphone app
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 27, 2017
Leaders at a New York retirement community say their new smartphone app is bringing convenience to residents and enabling staff members to spend more time with them.
Walkable location a surprising draw for assisted living prospects
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2017
An assisted living community’s location in a walkable neighborhood holds stronger appeal than one might expect, according to newly released research from A Place for Mom. And that appeal is expected...
Combatting cognitive decline through new hearing innovation
By
Bernie Cavis
Matt Reiners
Jul 27, 2017
We as an industry must encourage residents to use listening devices so they can better engage in activities and with one another in a meaningful way that will help slow cognitive decline.