Hiring tips your senior living organization can learn from outside the industry
By
Adam Robinson
May 16, 2019
The competitive hiring market means employers across industries need to be more strategic about their hiring efforts – and your senior living organization can do the same.
What is CMMS for senior care facilities?
By
Dan Roberge
May 09, 2019
If you’re concerned about how your maintenance processes are affecting the well-being and comfort of your residents, then it’s probably time to look into how CMMS can eliminate those problems.
Senior living’s biggest challenge officially has been revealed
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2019
A landmark study released this week paints a sobering portrait of senior living affordability for many older Americans. It also should send this strong message to many operators: Change or else.
How policies and procedures may actually create risk
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Erin O’Leary
Apr 18, 2019
Guidelines are an important part of an overall risk management program, but some may increase an organization’s risk to exposure. Several ways exist to address this, however.
3 ways to promote staff retention and happiness through design
By
Jami Mohlenkamp
Apr 15, 2019
Plenty of ways exist to incorporate thoughtful design solutions and special amenities to help make residents feel seen and valued. The same thinking can be applied to staff members.
Did she really leave because the work was too hard? Maybe she was she just bored
By
John O'Connor
Apr 11, 2019
A new study from Peakon makes it clear: workers often send flight-risk signals long before they take off.
Blood tests and phone apps: The future of diagnosing Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2019
Last week in a blog post, Bill Gates shared some exciting ways that Alzheimer’s disease might be diagnosed in the future.
How to handle negative reviews and get your community back on track
By
Ayana King
Apr 08, 2019
Whether your community has been unfairly criticized or an internal issue has been made public, don’t allow bad reviews to ruin your reputation. Come out on top with these tips.
The forgotten generation of workers?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2019
Members of Generation X, now aged 38 to 53, account for one-third of the U.S. workforce yet often are overlooked, according to a new survey.
The government is broadening its enforcement umbrella, and it means heightened scrutiny and reporting responsibility for those providing care and services to older adults.