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.
The top five benefits of LED circadian rhythm lighting
By
Harry Zuker
Aug 24, 2017
If you don’t have it now, you likely will have circadian rhythm lighting within the next few years.
Caregivers cannot stop, fix or change dementia
By
Laura Wayman
Aug 10, 2017
Managing expectations leads to meaningful moments, powerful connections and purposeful and fulfilling relationships during dementia care.
Modular construction can offer time and design benefits
By
Bill Seery
Aug 03, 2017
From luxury hotels and public housing to senior living, modular bathrooms are growing in popularity with property developers and building owners.
Enhancing senior care and services with analytics
By
Al Baker
Jul 20, 2017
Gathering and using data is becoming a crucial process to predict future needs in a multitude of industries. One of these industries is senior living.
Should senior living communities offer legacy management services?
By
Jaan Leemet
Jul 13, 2017
Most people think of legacy management as wills and testaments or estate plans and taxes, but a growing set of tools and services go beyond these components and can benefit residents and their families.
How big data affect how we care for seniors
By
Bryan Adams
Jun 29, 2017
Can big data affect how we care for seniors? The answer — both qualitatively and quantitatively — is yes. Here are three insights.
Is it memory impairment, a medical issue or addiction?
By
Scott Trout
Jun 22, 2017
Alcohol and drug abuse is a somewhat hidden problem in the eldercare arena, as many caregivers and medical professionals fail to recognize it for what it is.
The need for life cycle costing of LED lighting in senior living communities
By
Michael Chotiner
Jun 15, 2017
One way that managers of senior living communities can control expenses is to reduce lighting costs. The cost of LED lighting may be less than you think.
Six traits to look for when investing in senior living technology
By
Stephanie Grier, MS, ATC, CSCS
Jun 08, 2017
It’s a challenge to support the growing healthcare needs of a large population with more chronic illnesses while recognizing and respecting their desires for independence. Technology can help.