How senior living communities can address the increasing need for hospice care
By
Elizabeth Klint
Jan 31, 2022
Hospice / palliative medicine still is a relatively new specialty, so it’s important that it becomes more widely understood and available across the country, especially in senior living communities and...
Empowering older adults who want to work can differentiate your community
By
Bo Fishback
Jan 27, 2022
Almost half of adults are expected to work in some capacity after they retire. Senior living community operators have to get creative to find ways to attract these potential residents to their communities.
Financial options dwindling for troubled operators
By
John Hall
Dec 02, 2022
Inflationary pressures on goods, services and especially labor are compounding dicey situations for providers, worried observers agree.
Employee retention according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
By
Jamie Merrill
Nov 21, 2022
Programs that focus on peer recognition and engagement can motivate employees during the first months and well beyond to help with retention.
Leveraging technology to elevate resident care and staff experience
By
Matt Phipps
Nov 17, 2022
Although change can often be difficult, it also can be exhilarating when we see the right technology being embraced the right way, to the benefit of staff and residents.
Diversity, equity, inclusion success will be driven by residents, staff
By
Anthony Argondizza
Nov 14, 2022
I believe the only way our DEI initiative will be effective is if it is guided by the dynamic voices of our residents and employees.
Casting my vote for ‘holiday napkins’ for incontinent elders year-round
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Nov 03, 2022
I am casting my vote for “holiday napkins,” aka high-quality incontinence products, year-round as one of the best gifts we can give to those loved ones in our circles who are no longer able to play...
Quiet quitters can teach leaders 3 lessons
By
Amanda Tweten
Oct 24, 2022
The list of things that were changed by COVID-19 is still growing and likely longer than many of us realize. But somewhere on that list is the prioritization of personal/professional life balance. For...
Challenged by reimbursement and rules, therapists soldier on
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2023
The Patient Driven Payment Model has had less influence than expected, as providers determine new ways to maximize rehab services.
How to define qualifying income, affordability levels when estimating project demand
By
Lynne Moore
Jun 05, 2023
Q. How do I accurately define the appropriate qualifying income/affordability levels in estimating demand for my project? A: The significant growth of the older adult population (specifically, the older...