How to care for the unpaid caregivers in your workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 01, 2019
Given that recruiting and retaining workers are two of the biggest challenges facing senior living operators, it’s worth listening to what these researchers have to say.
The power of creative risk management design in memory care communities
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Cindy Shemansky
Oct 31, 2022
Centering dignity — for everyone — doesn’t need to require a massive facility overhaul or facelift. It comes down to looking for attainable areas of improvement that make an impact — one life-skill...
Care transitions: Teamwork can help score a win
Jun 17, 2021
To score and win, you must work as a team to get past the 50-yard line. The implications of failing to reach the goal are obviously more serious in post-acute care too.
5 prospect concerns and the opportunities they present
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2023
A new report details five “critical concerns” that could be keeping prospective senior living residents from moving in.
A simple tool to help others understand those living with dementia
By
Angie Frantz
Jul 25, 2022
I recently had the honor of attending the Alzheimer’s Disease International 2022 Global Conference in London, where I presented about a memory care initiative that we’ve been rolling out across Prestige...
Improving the Alzheimer’s transition
By
Kerry Mills
Apr 01, 2015
These four steps ease transitions for your families:
Finding and keeping caregivers: A growing crisis
By
Stephen Campbell
Feb 06, 2017
A new campaign offers 60 new ideas to help address the caregiving crisis in senior living.
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.
An insider’s view of the changes to the companionship law
By
Bill McPherson
Jan 14, 2016
Getting seniors the care they need and paying caregivers a fair wage are the tasks that lie before us. In an industry devoted to caregiving, a solution should be within our reach.
Are you ready for the Solo Agers?
By
Sara Zeff Geber, Ph.D.
Mar 26, 2018
Developers, owners and managers of residential retirement communities must start now to plan for the influx of residents who do not have the traditional family support. Here are some points to consider...