As home care leaders look to improve their team communication and compliance, they often overlook how technology can provide a way to meaningfully connect with their team and enhance the work experience.
Few excess deaths seen in Massachusetts during omicron surge
Aug 25, 2022
The uncoupling of excess mortality from new COVID-19 cases was observed during a spring 2022 surge in the highly vaccinated state of Massachusetts.
Bill calls for increase in community, worker fines for not reporting abuse
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 21, 2020
Senior living operators and employees would face increased fines for not reporting suspected abuse or exploitation of a resident by a staff member or another resident under a bill being considered by New...
COVID-19 may force positive changes, improved outcomes in senior living
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 21, 2020
Over the past decade, design trends have been pushing a more progressive, upbeat vision of senior living, one that encourages more independence and social connectivity. Yet the deadly impact of the coronavirus...
Ventas says it is not in buyout talks with Brookdale
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 06, 2017
Real estate investment trust Ventas says it is not negotiating to purchase all or part of Brookdale Senior Living, contrary to a Wall Street Journal report.
Improve job quality to improve staffing issues, report authors state
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2016
Improving pay, benefits and working conditions in long-term care will be critical to attracting and keeping workers to meet demand in a tightening labor market, according to the Paraprofessional Healthcare...
A tech breakthrough that shows how far we’ve come
By
John O'Connor
Aug 25, 2016
A technological development could give operators the ability to markedly improve care delivery and coordination.
Random acts of kindness
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 05, 2018
Residents from Sodalis Senior Living communities throughout Texas are giving back to their greater communities through their monthly “Random Acts of Kindness” events.
Many mergers unlikely to deliver as promised
By
John O'Connor
Dec 03, 2015
Many deals simply won’t do much good for the people who didn’t help orchestrate them.
How technology can boost waitlist engagement and conversion in senior living
By
Fahad Aziz
Jul 02, 2020
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a temporary hold on tours and visits in many areas, tech solutions can give prospective residents a real feel for a community even when they aren’t able to see...