The draw for me to join the Sunrise family is very straightforward.
Let’s use pandemic lessons to improve quality of care, quality of life
By
Anne Ellett, MSN, NP
Mar 29, 2021
I have been keeping track of some of the conversations I’ve had with nurses and other team members who diligently show up every day to support their residents living in senior communities. Many of them...
Leadership during COVID-19: What patients and caregivers have taught me
By
Wa’el Hashad
Mar 25, 2021
In these tough times, caregivers and patients living with central nervous system conditions are adapting in novel ways. So can we.
To know us is to love us? New effort could boost interest in long-term care careers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2021
Attracting medical school graduates to enter geriatrics is a challenge, as evidenced by their recent fellowship choices. Beyond that, however, is the challenge of interesting geriatricians — as well...
The benefits of adding gluten-free dining options at your community
By
Lindsey Yeakle
Mar 22, 2021
With the proper research and preparation, senior living communities can honor the dietary restrictions of residents, guests and staff members, promote the independence and well-being of older adults, and...
3 keys to optimal COVID vaccine campaigns for senior living organizations
By
Gigi Acevedo-Parker
Wendy King
Mar 18, 2021
A COVID vaccination program is one way to protect everyone’s interests, but careful footwork is required.
Pandemic tech changes are here to stay
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 15, 2021
Some types of tech use by older adults, brought on by the pandemic, may surprise you.
Retaining and recruiting employees for a healthy organizational culture
By
Pat Lamoreux
Mar 15, 2021
We all have felt the ripple effects of the pandemic as it has roared on. Yet despite unyielding stresses, never-ending regulation revisions and overall morass, one thing continues to ring true: Our team...
Embracing technology to improve your census
By
Fred Peyerl, Ph.D., MBA
Mar 11, 2021
A growing number of software solutions are built specifically for long-term care and can help communities in a few different ways, all of which can positively affect census rates.
Is it too soon to lift public health mandates?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 08, 2021
We know from previous research that stopping the spread of COVID in the greater community can help stop it within long-term care facilities. So is now the time to lift state-wide mask mandates and permit...