Senior living providers can learn lessons about safety and security from their colleagues in skilled nursing facilities.
Focus on briefs: Laundry
Oct 01, 2023
Political dirty laundry may drive cuts, York Capital-backed Healthcare Linen Services Group acquires Linen King, Alliance Laundry Systems closes on purchase of Laundry Equipment Services
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
Consultant pharmacists urge calm amid drug shortages
By
John Hall
Apr 02, 2023
Drugmakers, geriatric providers aim to stay ahead of supply chain issues as respiratory viruses pressure medication-delivery channels.
Outsourcing movement grows in long-term care laundries
By
John Hall
Oct 03, 2022
Costs, lack of staff, infection control and other types of regulatory pressures are contributing to the decline of on-premise operations.
Focus On briefs: Bathing/lifts
Jun 06, 2022
CDC research, Apollo Bath bathing products, 3 variables for new tub purchases.
COVID-19: Still putting some starch in laundry operations
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2021
Increased reliance on reusable PPE, limited access to maintenance and repairs spun up new wash processes.
Focus On: Technology emerging as a powerful option for residents
Jun 01, 2020
The latest ‘furniture’ additions: robots, drones and tech toys.
Focus On: Money at the root of many staffing-related challenges
By
John Hall
Feb 13, 2020
It’s no secret why senior living operators are having such a difficult time finding and keeping qualified employees.
10 years hence: An IT future of almost limitless potential
By
John Hall
Aug 08, 2023
Demographics will drive need for more targeted artificial intelligence, voice-assistance and other care-related technologies, experts predict.