New signs that regulatory activity is tapering off
By
John O'Connor
Dec 18, 2017
Operators struggling to meet new labor, construction and operational rules might rightfully believe that regulatory burdens are on the rise. But there are signs that regulations actually tapering off and...
Friendships help inoculate residents against mental decline
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Healthy interpersonal relationships help keep aging brains healthy, suggests a new study by Northwestern University researchers.
First-responder collaboration can reduce unnecessary trips to the hospital after falls
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2017
When a resident falls, the default response at many assisted living communities is an ambulance ride to the nearest emergency department. This practice can be time-consuming, costly and stressful to the...
What did the resident want? Let’s check the video
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2017
More senior living residents are using video to document their end-of-life care wishes. Experts agree that these videos can help bring clarity to a subject that is often buried in confusion and doubt.
Evacuation challenge adds fire to lawsuit
By
John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2017
Oakmont Senior Living in Windsor, CA, already was being sued for understaffing. Now resident plaintiff lawyer Kathryn Stebner is seeking a class-action lawsuit.
Floating an alternative to assisted living
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2017
For bargain-hunting seniors in reasonably good health, cruise ships may be a more affordable housing option than assisted living communities. So claims a recent article in USA Today.
Court rejects industry challenge to generator mandate
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2017
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) scored a victory over senior living providers, when an appellate court Thursday rejected their challenge to emergency rules requiring generator installations.
For the best marketers, it’s all about the customer experience
By
John O'Connor
Jun 09, 2017
It’s no secret why marketers in some organizations set themselves apart from the competition, according to a story in strategy+business.
Home care briefs for Friday, Sept. 25
Sep 25, 2020
DOL to propose new FLSA independent contractor test … Home Health Care of North Central Texas is now GoJo Home Health …Care Dimensions HomeMD expands its service area … Montachusett Home Care takes...
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 23
By
John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2020
Lotsa Helping Hands and Papa team up to improve care … Indiana pilot program aids Medicaid waiver managers … Many falls can be prevented