Veterans A&A pension eligibility requirements expected to change
By
Kaylin Ray Gilkey
Nov 10, 2016
The Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension helps low-income veterans and their spouses with senior living and care expenses. Eligibility requirements are anticipated to change in the coming year, however.
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.
How to get a jump start and attract caregivers
By
Michelle Northey
Apr 21, 2022
COVID-19 has changed the material nature of the workforce forever. The implications are wide-ranging, affecting a large swath of industries. Senior living and care is not immune from challenges in efforts...
How a digital platform can help activity directors
By
Bill Nutting
Feb 08, 2018
Many of us have seen the positive effects of music on senior living residents. Implementing activities that harness this power, however, has been challenging at times.
How one senior living operator keeps residents COVID-free by focusing on employee health
By
Lee Tuchfarber
Oct 13, 2020
Due to close collaboration with medical directors, our own rigorous infection prevention disciplines, and a robust preemptive testing program, not one of our residents has tested positive throughout this...
Automating tasks with software for senior living operations can help streamline all requests and improve the efficiency of maintenance management programs.
The factor more important than occupancy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
NCAL Day speakers think something other than occupancy should be operators’ top priority.
How to renovate and reposition your senior living community
By
B. Dean Maddalena
Nov 28, 2016
Despite the grumbling about certain senior living market centers across the country being overbuilt or saturated, I notice a discernible uptick in one specific market area: renovations and repositioning.
Know your lifting and transfer options
By
Elizabeth McKinley
May 19, 2016
The beauty of a transfer device is that anyone can use one successfully. Here’s a review of the simplest devices to the more sophisticated ones.
Inadequate reimbursement threatens older adult access to assisted living
By
Michael S. Pochowski
Apr 17, 2023
A recent Washington Post article gave an incomplete view of the reality facing assisted living providers related to Medicaid reimbursement.