How to empower employees to fight social isolation among senior living residents
By
Rhonda Basler
Dec 17, 2020
The fight against social isolation among older adults is not new for senior living community leaders and employees. These residents, however, now are at even more risk of experiencing social isolation...
The right tech: Here’s what’s been working to stave off loneliness in senior living
By
Fahad Aziz
Feb 11, 2021
Even as lockdowns are lifted and some senior living communities resume modified family visits and social programming, the pandemic isn’t over. Many older adults still will feel more comfortable limiting...
5 tips for achieving positive dining reviews in senior dining
By
Robert Bourgon
Dec 13, 2018
Senior dining reviews can offer valuable insight into your program and operations, and navigating them comes with its own unique set of guidelines and challenges.
The long-term care staffing crisis is about more than job vacancies
By
Brian Evans
Dec 16, 2021
The time is now for meaningful reform that improves the daily experiences of workers — and keeps long-term care safe for the seniors of the future.
3 tips for helping residents adopt safe digital habits
By
Ryan Greene
Oct 27, 2022
The past three years have ushered in some enormous changes for older adults. Think about it. How many of your residents spoke with grandchildren “face-to-face” on a device they could hold in their...
7 tech trends to watch in senior living in 2017
By
Travis Palmquist
Jan 05, 2017
Better and more efficient care, improved resident experiences and enhanced staff engagement are just some of the benefits that technology can offer senior living operators. Here are some of technology-related...
Safe resident-handling: 5 ways to prevent employee injuries
By
James Clancy
Jan 09, 2020
Having a safe resident / patient-handling program is the most effective way to reduce the risk of workplace injuries in senior living and care communities, and by doing so, to cut down on costs in the...
Putting Mom first: Nurturing through person-centered care
By
Deanna Vigliotta
May 09, 2024
The senior living industry story’s trajectory must change. Expectations must change. Priorities must change.
Holistic dementia care reduces staff burdens, enhances provider market position
By
Paul Tanico
Feb 01, 2024
By adopting a comprehensive strategy that balances clinical insights, lifestyle interventions and economic considerations, staff members can unlock the potential for improved outcomes and elevate the facility’s...
Maximizing resources: The centralization and digitization of financial management
By
Ingrid Svensson
Mar 10, 2022
Automated financial solutions provide a comprehensive way to manage responsibilities that can maximize revenue and streamline transactions.