Hearing loss is the silent epidemic in senior living communities
By
Matt Reiners
May 14, 2020
Correcting hearing impairment and keeping residents connected are first lines of defense against social isolation.
3 steps to improve quality and safety in long-term care
By
Frank Mazza
Apr 07, 2016
Improving performance in long-term care means understanding where and why quality is less than ideal, or where safety risk is evident, and then acting. There are three key steps in the process.
How eldercare providers can save lives
By
Bruce Baron
Jul 03, 2015
Summer is a wonderful time of the year.
It’s time for senior living providers to forge new partnerships
By
Franke P. Elliott
Feb 15, 2024
Pandemic aftershocks and industry trends are converging to create opportunities for senior living and advanced primary care organizations to work more collaboratively.
Pressures remain, but some positive trends forming for senior living sector
By
Peter Reilly
Gerald Stoll
Jordan Parnell
Jan 05, 2023
Problems afflicting senior living and care since the start of the pandemic will continue to slow recovery. Positive trends exist, however.
Antipsychotics in assisted living
By
Steven Fuller, D.O., Ph.D.
Aug 12, 2015
You’ve undoubtedly heard the adage: “Strength in numbers.” Now consider the “numbers” generated by your “resident health data” in your assisted living community.
Telehealth: Rejuvenating provider enthusiasm for healthcare
By
Megan Lenthe, RN, BSN, MBA
May 20, 2021
Policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced barriers to telehealth access. The changes have helped residents, but they also can provide healthcare professionals with a chance at rejuvenation.
Delivering on the promise of technology in senior living
By
Mike Webster
Mar 03, 2016
Many senior living communities are wondering how they will continue to manage overhead while delivering on the solutions that next-generation seniors will need and want. Fortunately, many of the answers...
Bridging the gap between healthcare systems and the senior living world
By
Sarah Walmsley, PT
Sep 05, 2019
Senior living entities have an opportunity to become a part of the preferred performance network.
The future of senior living activities is virtual reality
By
Matthew Widmer
Michael Berman
Jul 12, 2018
Research suggests that virtual reality could help senior living communities improve residents’ mental and physical health.