Smaller personal care homes are a growing senior living option
By
Leslie Spirer
Dec 21, 2017
Small personal care homes are a popular option the West Coast, enjoying more popularity there than on the East Coast or in the South. Regardless of geography, they offer an option for independent older...
‘Smart’ caregiving offers benefits to residents, staff
By
Katherine Wells
Aug 11, 2022
People are retiring later, healthcare needs are changing, and senior living is getting “smarter,” with convenience and collaborative communication as benefits.
Pandemic lessons: Connectivity, transparent communication keys to brighter future
By
Fahad Aziz
May 27, 2021
Facebook, video and digital staff communications platforms can bridge the engagement gaps that existed before and were exacerbated during the pandemic. But they’re not the only channels.
Telehealth: Driving more effective, qualitative and accessible care for U.S. seniors
By
Ed Mercadante, BSPharm, R.Ph., D.Sc.(Hon)
Apr 08, 2021
By improving access to quality care and the efficiency with which that care is delivered, telehealth has the potential to positively affect quality of life — and could serve as a catalyst that drives...
Crisis communications for the senior living industry
By
James F. Haggerty
Jun 16, 2016
A crisis can do long-term damage to the reputation of your senior living community. Make sure you are prepared.
Must-have key performance indicators to improve senior living operations
By
Josh Malbogat
Apr 05, 2018
The expansion of benchmarking and the creation of key performance indicators for non-clinical areas such as maintenance and housekeeping is part of the shift toward a planned approach to operations in...
Reduce wandering risk with real-time resident location monitoring
By
Chad Ries
Apr 14, 2016
Every second counts when searching for a wandering resident with cognitive impairment. Resident safety and security systems that use RTLS technology offer immediate community-wide visibility when and where...
Overcoming cellular reception problems in senior living communities
By
Dean Richmond
Apr 15, 2021
If you are experiencing dropped calls on your cellphone or can’t get a cell signal inside certain areas of your senior living community, it probably is not your cellular service provider’s fault. Other...
The science behind UVC light and why it’s critical for senior living community safety
By
Steve Daniel
Aug 26, 2021
In the end, vaccinations and masks aren’t enough to ensure safety given the rise of variant cases nationwide.
The top five benefits of LED circadian rhythm lighting
By
Harry Zuker
Aug 24, 2017
If you don’t have it now, you likely will have circadian rhythm lighting within the next few years.