Addressing care quality, economic burdens of serious illnesses
By
Greer Myers
Mar 30, 2017
In their efforts to successfully address the multiple challenges surrounding the care of residents and patients with life-limiting illness, health systems, healthcare payers and at-risk provider organizations...
Why I made it my mission to improve the admissions paperwork process
By
Steve Lewis
Mar 16, 2017
When I moved my mother into a memory care community four years ago, the emotional toll was almost unbearable. As it turns out, I now am in a position to address one of the issues I encountered.
Choosing the right technology to assist aging in place
By
Matthew Campbell
Mar 02, 2017
Wearable mobile personal safety technology, connected tech such as motion sensors, and smart home technology can help older adults remain independent for as long as possible.
How to improve employee recruitment and retention
By
Bill McPherson
Jan 19, 2017
Assisted living residents and others looking for nonmedical, in-home care often will seek organizations that have minimal staff turnover to maintain the highest level of care for themselves or their loved...
7 tech trends to watch in senior living in 2017
By
Travis Palmquist
Jan 05, 2017
Better and more efficient care, improved resident experiences and enhanced staff engagement are just some of the benefits that technology can offer senior living operators. Here are some of technology-related...
How to help resident family members home for the holidays
By
David Inns
Dec 22, 2016
The holidays often are a time when adult children return home to reconnect and check in on the status of older family members. You can help them by sharing warning signs of declining health and assisting...
Veterans A&A pension eligibility requirements expected to change
By
Kaylin Ray Gilkey
Nov 10, 2016
The Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension helps low-income veterans and their spouses with senior living and care expenses. Eligibility requirements are anticipated to change in the coming year, however.
Why caregiver training matters and how it can benefit you
By
Maria Wellisch
Nov 03, 2016
As the number of seniors entering senior communities continues to grow, an ever-increasing need exists to provide quality and consistent training for caregivers to ensure that they are equipped to provide...
Supporting safe aging in place: The growing mPERS market
By
Tim Smokoff
Jun 09, 2016
Older adults who age in place can be comfortable in familiar surroundings and may save money. But what happens in an emergency, or if they fall?
How an LTC pharmacy can help your assisted living community
By
Rich Eakins
May 12, 2016
Assisted living communities can use a long-term care pharmacy’s unique skills and services to address billing and clinical support challenges.