Inadequate reimbursement threatens older adult access to assisted living
By
Michael S. Pochowski
Apr 17, 2023
A recent Washington Post article gave an incomplete view of the reality facing assisted living providers related to Medicaid reimbursement.
Helping residents as they age into hearing loss
By
Steve DeMari
Feb 23, 2023
The best support for those aging into hearing loss may be a wholistic combination of innovative technology, engaged and informed caregivers, and supportive family and friends who can help them address...
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a work in progress
By
Marsha Wesley Coleman
Feb 21, 2023
Organizations can look to their values to move toward better inclusion. We have a long way to go, and the time to start is now.
‘Killer nurse’ movies remind senior living entities, professionals about reporting requirements
By
Timothy J. Ford, Esq.
Feb 06, 2023
New films remind senior living entities and professionals about legal reporting obligations that arose in response to a terrifying case.
3 market opportunities in senior living
By
Don Pelgrim
Jan 26, 2023
Timing is everything, and for those who know where to look, marketplace opportunities will continue to abound.
Handling emotional resident expression not difficult but requires training
By
Vicki de Klerk-Rubin
Jan 23, 2023
Learning to handle any emotional or needs-based resident expression is not difficult. One simply needs the training.
Laundry expert: ‘Universal care worker’ now the norm
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2023
In addition to expanding staff roles, consider training, safety and machine upgrades as essential to an in-house laundry program.
The big shift coming to senior living
By
Matt Thornhill
Oct 23, 2023
What’s going to happen when members of your best consumer segment don’t need you anymore? We know they already don’t want what you offer.
Say goodbye to traditional paid search advertising – and hello to AI
By
Amy McClain
Jul 10, 2023
Senior living operators can work around Google Ad restrictions by leveraging intent-based ad targeting.
Focus on briefs: Bathing
Jun 01, 2023
How often should residents bathe?, Invacare’s Birdie Evo XPLUS lift takes hold, Resident handling equipment market has predicted value of more than $14 billion