To help those who are considering or are currently rolling out a vaccine requirement for staff, here are some lessons from our rollout that may be useful.
3 tips to secure financing for a turnaround
By
Steven Caligor
Aug 12, 2019
If you’re seeking a loan to implement a turnaround strategy, then you’ll need to meet multiple criteria for your banker to say yes.
Can video games push the pause button on Alzheimer’s symptoms?
By
Kia Crawford
Aug 22, 2016
Researchers are using video games to treat symptoms of degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Video games may be helpful in diagnosing such conditions, too.
Get smart about brain health
By
Catherine O’Brien, Ph.D.
Mar 02, 2015
Activity directors and lifestyle coordinators across the country are trying to find the best solutions for residents who request “brain games” out of a desire to improve their memory and sharpen...
Resident collaboration may be the key to dynamic dining in senior living
By
Jim Bain
Oct 02, 2017
A combination of resident choice, creativity and committed dining associates can please prospective and current residents who enjoy good food and expect it every day.
Continuing Care at Home: Uncharted compliance territory
By
Brian McGovern
Dec 16, 2019
The CCaH model has moved from the conceptual phase in several states into actual proposals and communities. There are a few potential concerns or risks — beyond actuarial or financial — that a sponsor...
6 ways to calm discord and lead a more inspired life
By
Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Jan 22, 2018
Many of your workers and residents may be disheartened by the divide that seems to have arisen in this country and across the globe. The answer to the turmoil isn’t difficult, however, and it lies...
How to foster a positive culture within your organization
By
Jared Darlington
Apr 26, 2021
An organization’s culture (or lack thereof) most likely will be highlighted (or exposed) during a time of change. It may be a leadership shift, an acquisition or even the introduction of new processes...
A ray of hope in the midst of the pandemic: A legal pathway forward
By
Matt Keenan
Brad Bodamer
Jun 01, 2020
Just as there is hope on the medical horizon in the COVID-19 battle, all is not lost in our courthouses for long-term care providers. The pathway forward for the industry may not be as bleak as it first...
Take steps to prevent falls
By
Ellen Schneider, MBA
Sep 21, 2015
Falls Prevention Awareness Day is Sept. 23. The National Council on Aging offers some simple steps to reduce the risk of falling for your residents or other older adults in your life.