A new campaign offers 60 new ideas to help address the caregiving crisis in senior living.
Designing for current and future residents
By
Irena Peer
Feb 02, 2017
The baby boomer generation is projected to hold 70% of U.S. disposable income in the next five years, and its members are demanding more innovative and modern senior living properties to live in.
Keeping it real distinguishes home from homelike
By
Glenn Blacklock
Jan 30, 2017
Some senior living organizations strive to create a homier environment with new décor, more menu items and large group activities. But do the residents gain any real control over how their lives play...
Common food safety mistakes and steps to help avoid them
By
Ruth L. Petran Ph.D.
Jan 26, 2017
As you work toward making food safety practices simple and part of the culture of your community, consider implementing some of these best practices.
Poaching on the menu at many fast-food establishments
By
John O'Connor
Jan 26, 2017
It’s hardly a secret that many fast-food joints serve revenge-seeking grub. But lately, they’ve begun doing something else that may cause indigestion.
An unsung benefit of CCRCs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 23, 2017
Many continuing care retirement / life plan communities offer a benefit that is not mentioned explicitly on their websites but could be a source of comfort to prospective residents.
Under questioning, an Obamacare critic suddenly doesn’t have much to say
By
John O'Connor
Jan 19, 2017
Being on the business end of a Senate confirmation hearing can be a grueling, uncomfortable experience. That certainly was the case yesterday for the president-elect’s choice to run the Department...
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...
How to sleep tight when traveling
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 17, 2017
If you’re headed to a major senior living conference this year, you may find a new “best of” cities list of interest. But this is a list that no city wants to be on.
What I’m telling your prospective residents
By
Joe Olekszyk, CFP
Jan 12, 2017
There comes a moment when older adults realize their aging-related limitations and start making decisions about transitioning to senior living. Here’s an inside look at what we advise our clients...