It’s time to home in on those with whom you work who have set new standards, driven change, provided guidance or inspired others — not just during the pandemic, but over the course of their long careers.
One key to attracting and keeping employees: Training
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2022
Beyond merely offering training programs, perhaps tailoring them to the wants and needs of potential and existing employees will draw them in and entice them to stay.
Depression and falls: How data can lead to proactive care
By
Elissa Barpal, BSN, RN
Aug 18, 2022
Some symptoms of depression now can be monitored automatically, producing data that help caregivers be proactive about falls.
Health and WELL-being for senior living operators
By
Rachel Hodgdon
Aug 15, 2022
The research tells us that when we put people at the center of our decision-making, not only do they thrive, but so does the business.
Tech options in the dining room? Bot-ter believe it
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 01, 2022
COVID-19 worsened an already difficult staffing challenge, but server bots are here to lend a helping hand – and more.
How to use storytelling to enrich your community
By
Wendy O’Donovan Phillips
Jul 14, 2022
Across the ages, stories have been passed down to build culture, entertain, educate and inspire. Storytelling started as an oral tradition, evolved to pictures then to writing. A memorable story discloses...
C. Max Bachmann
Jun 27, 2022
C. Max Bachmann is a 2022 summer editorial summer intern, primarily attached to McKnight’s Home Care and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
It’s time to be recognized for your use of tech
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2022
Enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The deadline is June 30 — a week from Thursday! — and the only cost for you to enter is your time.
Take control of senior living community maintenance with better reporting
By
Dan Roberge
Jun 16, 2022
Get yourself on a good digital work order system and you’ll find maintaining your senior living community effectively a whole lot easier.
Legislators must ensure affordable housing for low-income older Americans
By
Marta Hill Gray
May 31, 2022
Despite a rapidly aging population, little has been done in the policy arena to ensure less wealthy older Americans can access affordable housing and receive the care they need with ease and dignity.