Need more residents? Don’t forget the Vulcan salute
By
John O'Connor
May 12, 2022
The Vulcan salute means “live long and prosper,” and that’s exactly what respondents to a recent survey would like to do.
Why nutrition is key to fending off isolation in older adults
By
Charlie Wilson
May 09, 2022
It is imperative that all senior living communities, regardless of nonprofit or for-profit status, look to improve their culinary operations to provide better nutrition and variety for seniors.
Do you really want to know you have Alzheimer’s?
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2022
Would you want to know if Alzheimer’s disease is starting to feast on your brain? It turns out the answer soon might be in your hands.
3 strategies to prevent elder abuse and fraud
By
Richard B. Johnson II
May 02, 2022
Senior living and care organizations can keep their residents safe from elder abuse and fraud and maintain good standing by taking these precautions.
Taking ESG to the next level
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
LTC Properties is taking its environmental, social and governance initiative to the next level by encouraging the operators in its portfolios to do some introspection and possibly make some changes.
The future of assisted living is green
By
Mary Fox
Apr 28, 2022
Assisted living communities have risen to meet the unthinkable challenge of navigating a pandemic while maintaining resident safety, comfort and quality of life. Now, taking a step back after so much unexpected...
Coming soon: Optimism therapy?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 25, 2022
Will optimism training one day become as routine as physical, occupational and speech and language therapy in long-term care? It’s an interesting possibility to ponder given the results of a recent study...
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.