In addition to being a nuisance, pest birds like pigeons, house sparrows and starlings can cause serious health risks, making them particularly troubling at long-term healthcare facilities.
Building a world-class assisted living resident program
By
Bernie Cavis
Apr 04, 2016
It has become more important than ever for assisted living providers to develop positive and interactive programming for their residents, to promote socialization and stimulation and keep the mind and...
Ageism could be even more harmful to older adults than previously thought
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2022
A recently published study adds another reason to redouble our efforts to end ageism. It also adds some potential actions to our collective to-do list.
Technology’s role in curbing the runaway cycle of hospital readmissions
By
Dianne Sullivan-Slazyk, RN, BSN, MBA
Mar 11, 2019
Advanced technologies can help turn the tide for senior care providers in reducing readmissions, creating efficiencies throughout the care cycle, and delivering better care – anytime, anywhere.
What we’ve learned about using telehealth to reach older adults during COVID-19
By
David Lindeman, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 2021
Lessons we’ve learned about how to most effectively reach older adults in affordable senior housing can be applied to efforts designed to reach any underserved population with digital health technology...
Celebrating the heart in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2017
February is a month marked with celebrations of the special people in our lives, appreciation for others and education to learn ways to take better care of ourselves, especially our cardiovascular health....
Bad roads and resident falls: what’s the holdup?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 15, 2018
We should have made more progress on falls among the elderly by now, yet this problem not only persists, it may be getting worse.
Older adults and alcohol don’t always mix
By
Steven Kellis, Esq.
Mar 12, 2018
For several reasons, alcohol affects older adults differently than it affects younger people. That puts older adults at risk of dangers associated with driving under the influence.
Smart home and medical alert systems help seniors stay protected and connected with caregivers from afar
By
Andy Droney
Sep 17, 2021
For caregivers who are unable to physically visit their patients or loved ones, smart home technology can be a unique solution as they allow caregivers to check in remotely and even help recognize when...
Reaching residents through health chats
By
Kathleen Pye, RN, BSN
Apr 09, 2018
We’ve found a way to help residents feel comfortable discussing health issues with the health team.