This week, we welcome you to the third iteration of the McKnight’s Senior Living website, as well as a new logo and related changes. And as we evolve, we always have you in mind.
How to foster family communication when aging in place is no longer an option
By
Mary Giangrasse
Oct 07, 2021
Transitioning a loved one from home care to senior living never is easy. With the added challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families opted to provide home care to their older family members, while...
Everyone in the pools!
By
Mihaela Zaharescu
Oct 04, 2021
With a rhythm of life that demands spaces devoted to fitness and well-being, today’s senior living communities are trending toward resort-style amenities, including multiple dining options, indoor and...
Campaign writes off stereotypes of aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2021
I’m late to this party but just found out about a pretty cool initiative that is part of Changing the Narrative’s anti-ageism campaign.
COVID-19: Still putting some starch in laundry operations
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2021
Increased reliance on reusable PPE, limited access to maintenance and repairs spun up new wash processes.
Once the domain of SNFs, rehab grows in senior living
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2021
Senior living settings give residents an opportunity to receive therapy in an ideal environment for functional restoration.
Older adults need care that reflects, anticipates needs to prevent rehospitalization
By
Amanda Tufano
Sep 30, 2021
Making things easier for the older adults in our lives will give us all less reason to worry about healthcare as we grow older.
To help those who are considering or are currently rolling out a vaccine requirement for staff, here are some lessons from our rollout that may be useful.
More employers attending to wellness of workers caring for elderly relatives
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2021
Senior living employees see to the physical and mental wellness of residents every work day. And some of you continue such efforts at home, where you care for aging parents or other relatives. A new survey...
McKnight’s Senior Living Market Leaders podcast with John Shafaee of Medtelligent
Sep 23, 2021
[Partner content] In this podcast, McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers interviews Medtelligent CEO John Shafaee about length-of-stay key performance indicators and how operators can influence...