Fresh facility design combines tradition, new ideas
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2023
As pandemic recedes, owners and designers move to ‘less is more’ strategy while trying to appeal to residents’ adult children.
Focus on briefs: Design/furniture
By
Staff reports
Jun 01, 2023
New unit addresses expected surge in memory care needs, New guidelines tout benefits of automatic doors in facilities, Mannington Commercial adds to LVT line
Challenged by reimbursement and rules, therapists soldier on
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2023
The Patient Driven Payment Model has had less influence than expected, as providers determine new ways to maximize rehab services.
Focus on briefs: Resident services
By
Staff reports
Jun 01, 2023
Health system engages remote therapy provider to cut down on referral loss, Resistance training urged for sarcopenia
4 things the 2020 Census might tell us about senior living’s future
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2023
Several thoughts struck me as I read several new age-related reports dropped late last week by the US Census Bureau.
Consider these points when planning senior living campuses and communities
By
Julie Heiberger, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Jon Rynish, AIA LEED AP
May 30, 2023
Senior living organizations are finding that the priorities of yesteryear far different from today. Just as with many other aspects of our society, the pace of change has heightened for the industry. We’ve...
Prior authorization reform is a welcome concept for long-term care
By
Chuck Benain
May 25, 2023
A system built to deliver care when it is needed may require commitment to ensure patients, providers and pharmacists are able to effectively prescribe, deliver and receive treatment.
Get rewarded for what you’re doing with tech, and find out what others are doing, too
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2023
If your organization is doing great things with technology to help keep residents healthy and connected, help staff members be more efficient, or help improve the bottom line, we want to hear about it,...
Communicating in the age of activism and disinformation
By
Courtney Malengo, APR
May 22, 2023
What do you do when a movement is mobilized against you, or a disinformation campaign is lobbed at your executive or community? Here are six steps to consider as you approach any communication challenge.
Sliding scale insulin for diabetic residents: Is it helpful or harmful?
By
Jered Yalung, PharmD
May 18, 2023
Emphasis needs to be put on diabetes management in both facilities and in homes.