Why your senior living company may need a chief medical officer
By
Rhonda Collins, M.D.
Steven Fuller, D.O., Ph.D.
Nov 19, 2018
Physician leaders as chief / corporate medical officers in healthcare is not a new concept. Such a role at the corporate leadership level in senior living, however, is relatively new. And greatly needed.
8 COVID-19 tips, tricks and cautions for assisted living and skilled nursing
By
Timothy J. Holahan, D.O.
Ghinwa Dumyati, M.D.
Ryan Gilmartin, MPA
Jun 29, 2020
Assisted living and skilled nursing each have their own unique regulatory, clinical and social factors to consider when it comes to COVID-19. Here, we describe the eight challenges or issues that leaders...
How CCaH programs are proving their worth during COVID-19
By
Amanda Young, MS, CMC
Apr 20, 2020
Despite challenges, continuing care at home programs quickly have developed innovative ways to support their members and continue to market to prospective members.
Unlock the key to nocturia with good communication
By
Diane K. Newman, DNP, FAAN, BCB-PMD
Jan 22, 2019
Treating lower urinary tract conditions can reduce the likelihood of falls, fractures and daytime dysfunction in older adults.
LTC financing: Be careful what you wish for
By
Stephen A. Moses
Jun 07, 2021
If proposed social insurance plans actually were to pass and take effect, senior living operators may find themselves with even fewer private payers and more residents dependent either on Medicaid or one...
3 ways to help families navigate the transition to senior living
By
Steve Slayton
Aug 26, 2019
Senior living professionals can help ease the process for older adults and their loved ones considering a move into a community.
It’s not just elders who are vulnerable now; staff members are vulnerable, too
By
Robert G. Kramer
Jacquelyn Kung, DrPH, MBA
Mar 24, 2020
As a country, we must understand the vital role served by the men and women who provide care in our senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities — and give them the support they require.
Leading-edge tools make for efficient senior living design
By
Rockland Berg
Jan 16, 2018
Ever wonder about the processes and technology architectural and design firms use to help senior living clients save money and time and efficiently realize their projects? Here’s an inside look at...
The wrong policy at the wrong time
By
Niles Godes
Jun 19, 2017
As Congress has developed healthcare legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act, a dangerous proposal has emerged that would dramatically alter Medicaid’s financial structure and shift far more...
How to address substance abuse among senior living residents
By
Wayne Langley
Jan 07, 2019
You’ll find these insights into senior addiction eye-opening.