Returning treatment programs are a boon to assisted living residents
By
Mark Lawrence
Aug 23, 2021
Physical therapists and other treatment providers are a net positive to our residents’ long-term physical and mental well-being. Bringing them back has improved residents’ overall health and has given...
Was COVID-19 the catalyst for new technologies to help older adults live more independently for longer?
By
Haim Amir, Ph.D.
Aug 19, 2021
Older adults have been forced to accept the increasing role of technology their lives due to the pandemic. Now, they are starting to appreciate how these technologies can enable them to live more independently...
American Rescue Plan once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for senior living
By
David L. Anthony
Aug 05, 2021
If you haven’t taken the time to explore how your organization could benefit from the American Rescue Plan, the time is now.
Say it loud, say it proud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 02, 2021
Let’s celebrate those workplaces where a high level of vaccination has been achieved and those employees who have taken this step to protect themselves and those they serve.
Hands-free video calling, managed Wi-Fi driving social connectedness
By
David Berger
Jul 29, 2021
600 seniors across nine Volunteers of America National Services communities are engaging with family, friends, healthcare, information and entertainment by video call through a new enterprise technology...
1.5 million reasons not to ‘rob’ senior living to pay for roads, bridges and sewer pipes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2021
Senior living and care leaders turned up the pressure on members of Congress on Friday, pointing out the dangers associated with a rumored plan to take $24 billion away from the Provider Relief Fund —...
Post-COVID resilience and ‘returns on experiences’ for senior living community operators
By
David E. Frost
Jul 26, 2021
Senior living organizations must help workers find their unique sweet spots to optimize positive experiences amid change.
Post-vaccine: The future of senior living
By
Vassar Byrd
Jul 19, 2021
The pandemic was simply a catalyst that challenged us to continue to innovate, to build on our strengths and our interdependence.
What we’ve learned about using telehealth to reach older adults during COVID-19
By
David Lindeman, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 2021
Lessons we’ve learned about how to most effectively reach older adults in affordable senior housing can be applied to efforts designed to reach any underserved population with digital health technology...
A sector in disarray?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2021
Senior living may be on the cusp of an extremely interesting and critical era.