Indoor visits taking place at more than 60% of Minnesota senior living and care facilities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 04, 2020
More than 60% of Minnesota’s assisted living communities and nursing homes have implemented programs allowing indoor visits by family members and essential caregivers, according to a joint survey from...
The most common types of technology used in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2016
Electronic health records systems are the most common type of technology used by the not-for-profit senior living communities included in the 2016 LeadingAge Ziegler 150 report. See what other technologies...
Engaging the LEP patient population with virtual care
By
AnnaMaria Turano
Jul 29, 2021
It is important to be able to communicate effectively with Limited English Proficient home care clients.
Reframing the role of virtual care in senior living
By
Lisa McCracken
Aug 13, 2018
Virtual care technologies can help you address staffing shortages, pressures to enhance outcomes and a desire to reach older adults in their houses.
Communication, culture commitment among pandemic lessons learned
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2021
Stepped up communication and an investment in staff members were among the best practices and “things we did right,” during the pandemic, a senior living executive said Monday during a LeadingAge member...
4 telemedicine benefits for senior living and care
By
Gigi Sorenson, RN, MSN
Feb 20, 2020
As healthcare leaders look for new ways to control costs and bring care to older individuals, many are turning to telemedicine to deal with current challenges.
Association head to home and hospice providers: Stay vigilant on compliance as demand increases
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) warned members Thursday to remain on top of laws and regulations as more care moves into homes.
With total purchase of Kindred at Home, Humana dominates home health arena
By
Liza Berger
Apr 30, 2021
Humana’s latest — and, literally, greatest — purchase will change the home health scene.
Older adults less likely than younger ones to want to use telehealth after pandemic but still want it...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2022
Older adults are less likely than younger adults to continue using virtual medical services, grocery delivery services or curbside pick-up after the pandemic ends, according to the results of a poll by...
How to determine which technology makes sense for your senior living community
By
Jared Darlington
Jan 27, 2020
Before embarking on a new technology within your communities or homes, conduct a deep dive into the benefits for both your residents and organization from a resident experience and operational standpoint,...