Senior living’s challenge of omission and commission
By
John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2022
Long-term care could be made better with funding from Congress. But for now, it appears we’ll have to settle for a congressional commission.
Getting real: How social media helped build trust, engagement at Arrow Senior Living
By
Amanda Tweten
Feb 08, 2021
It was Saturday morning, the day after we learned that senior living communities across the country were being asked to close their doors to nonessential visitors. Phones at the 26 communities we manage...
Is your EHR built for the future? 3 key considerations
By
Nick Patel
Nov 03, 2020
Whether you are actively seeking a new electronic health record system or you have one in place, it’s important to look beyond the situation at hand and assess what will be needed for a future you can’t...
You don’t want federal rules? So what’s your plan?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 26, 2018
It’s just a matter of time until federal rules are put in place, for two likely reasons.
Our roles in helping older adults age in place
By
Steven Z. Zeldes
Dec 08, 2016
As older adults increasingly seek to age in place, those of us in the industry who are dedicated to their care have increased responsibility.
Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk
By
Cathy Lipton, MD
Jul 28, 2022
How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.
Leveraging advances in tech is key to enhancing senior living
By
Armand Lauzon
Nov 16, 2017
For the millions of older adults in our country, it’s an exciting time to embrace the tech solutions that are creating affordable and necessary resources that haven’t been previously available.
Thought leaders explore the difference between a place to live and a lifestyle in senior living
By
Keith Gray
Apr 19, 2018
Recently, a sizable group of senior living thought leaders convened at an inaugural event to explore the current trends driving the business of senior living.
High-touch care in the age of digital health
By
Alison Wistner
Jan 31, 2019
When it comes to managing chronic conditions, seniors prefer high-touch interactions. But providers, family members and other stakeholders can leverage technology that supports and even facilitates personalized...
It’ll be a shame if we don’t act soon to address caregiver issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2016
The United States probably won’t be implementing one country’s ideas to address challenges related to an aging population, but we need to do something, and quickly.