Staffing, dementia, falls prevention are webinar topics for Expo 2017
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 04, 2017
Dementia, falls prevention and staffing will be the topics of three separate webinars during the McKnight’s Senior Living Expo 2017 on June 20. Participants in the free event can earn up to three...
Resident falls cost providers $380,000 per year, on average: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 28, 2022
From quality of care to labor shortages, fall-prevention strategies can have enormous transformative effects on senior living and care businesses. Falls cost the average community or facility $380,000...
‘Box and a Button’ captures ‘Essence’ of tech solutions during Falls Prevention Week
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 19, 2023
Tech designed to preempt falls continues to trend towards being as unobtrusive and convenient as possible, one smart system company touts.
Staffing shortage top issue facing CNAs on the job: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 28, 2023
A continued staffing shortage is the prime issue facing certified nursing assistants for the second year in a row, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday at CNA Fest in Little Rock, AR.
AI produces new legal risks, considerations for senior living and care, experts caution
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 18, 2023
Although senior care and living is already a highly regulated industry, adoption of artificial intelligence tools has created new considerations that providers should be aware of, legal experts warn.
AI has adoption costs, integration challenges, NIC council member warns
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
Senior care providers must consider the cost of AI solutions, and how to incorporate them into existing systems, according to a new report.
More news for Thursday, Feb. 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2024
National Health Investors sees ‘significantly increased’ inquiries, is positioned for growth with ‘fortress-like’ balance sheet, execs say … Senior living operator fined, may lose license...
Assessments can help housing professionals address health issues: brief
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2016
Health impact assessments can help healthcare and housing professionals prevent falls and improve mental health in older adults, according to new issue briefs from the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Only six in 10 seniors follow up after ED visit for fall-related head injury
Dec 22, 2023
The authors say that greater adoption of fall assessments and prevention strategies are needed.
Resident falls account for 75 percent of insurance claims with payment in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 06, 2023
Resident falls claims continue to be the primary insurance loss driver for senior living providers, according to a new report.