Philanthropy as a tool to unite senior living communities during the pandemic
By
Walker Konkle
Apr 25, 2022
Although the long-term effects of the pandemic are still unfolding, we can rest assured that our communities are stronger today because of the way we pulled together when it mattered most. May that never...
How to get a jump start and attract caregivers
By
Michelle Northey
Apr 21, 2022
COVID-19 has changed the material nature of the workforce forever. The implications are wide-ranging, affecting a large swath of industries. Senior living and care is not immune from challenges in efforts...
Life plan communities earn high marks from residents
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Apr 14, 2022
Overall resident satisfaction scores went up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this finding may seem counterintuitive, there are plausible reasons for the positive scores.
How to adapt to serve the next generation of seniors
By
Lynne Moore
Apr 11, 2022
Q: Will the senior living industry be able to successfully adapt to serve the next generation of seniors entering the prospect pipeline? A: Yes, but it will require new approaches and housing products...
Preventing commercial laundry room fires in senior living communities
By
Stan Szpytek
Apr 04, 2022
Every commercial laundry room fire in a senior living community during my 26 years with the fire department in a major metropolitan area had one or two common denominators.
How technology is helping senior living centers combat omicron
By
Danielle Myers
Mar 31, 2022
Over the course of the pandemic, senior living communities have upgraded their safety plans to better protect their residents and staff from new threats. One of the most impactful ways that senior living...
$88.2B proposed for pandemic preparedness while we await the fate of $22.5B request
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2022
The administration is calling for Congress to provide $22.5 billion in emergency funding so the federal government can carry out its plan to continue to fight COVID-19. It’s a message the senior living...
Why comprehensive medication management is especially important now
By
Karmen L. Stephens, PharmD, BCGP
Mar 24, 2022
Comprehensive medication management, or CMM, is a whole-person approach to medication management that ensures that medications are appropriate, safe and effective, and that they support the individual’s...
This senior living funding bill should become law
By
John O'Connor
Mar 24, 2022
Long-term care insurance might get another chance. The Long Term Care Affordability Act was introduced last week by Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO).
Designing a wellness culture that works for all
By
Randy Richardson
Mar 21, 2022
For residents to thrive, we must nurture mental well-being, social engagement, intellectual stimulation and spirituality.