Hiring to support increasing care provision in senior living
By
Trey Mullins
Nov 29, 2018
The significant shift in demographics, combined with increasing lifespans and an already challenging staffing environment, represents a perfect storm for healthcare organizations in general — and geriatric-specific...
The rise of daily pay benefits for senior living employees
By
Jason Lee
Nov 15, 2018
Senior living operators must find creative solutions for recruiting and retention so that they can continue to provide high-quality resident care and services.
How dementia care has changed, and where it is headed
By
Christine Kovach, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Nov 12, 2018
The 25th anniversary of the Helen Bader Center at Ovation Communities has prompted a look back on past dementia care and thoughts about where future studies will take us.
Addressing senior living’s top issues with an innovative linen process
By
Russ Leonard
Oct 04, 2018
I recently sat down for a discussion with Jim Reiker, senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer of Americare Senior Living, a nationwide senior living and skilled nursing organization.
6 best practices to prepare for the next disaster
By
Lauren Zimmerman Cook
Sep 24, 2018
Senior living communities are as responsible for the lives of their residents during a disaster as they are during day-to-day living. Here are six best practices to consider when preparing for emergencies.
Designing for senior living while maintaining quality care, a sense of home
By
Manju Pai
Mar 20, 2023
Senior living design constantly is evolving and improving to ensure the well-being of all residents within any type of community. Whether it is an affordable senior housing, a mid-tier or a high-end, luxury...
How listening leads to senior living innovation
By
Jamie Merrill
Mar 06, 2023
Improving our listening is one critical way we can accelerate innovation and truly make a difference in the lives of our residents, families and employees
Designing spaces for activated adults that encourage socialization
By
Jami Mohlenkamp
Feb 13, 2023
After a lifetime of meeting obligations from career to child-rearing, adults looking ahead to the next phase of life ideally find themselves with more time than ever to spend with the people who matter...
A real reason to be upset
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2023
Instead of screaming at each other and pointing fingers, perhaps lawmakers should do something that actually will help the senior voting block they covet: start making long-term care better.
How to help reduce and prevent mosquitoes in your senior living community
By
Ian Williams
Jul 06, 2023
You can take several proactive measures to help prevent mosquito populations and get back to focusing on employee well-being and resident care.