CEAL@UNC brings ‘established infrastructure’ to take assisted living into the future
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 05, 2024
Sheryl Zimmerman, MSW, PhD, executive director of the newly established CEAL@UNC, recently spent a few minutes with McKnight’s Senior Living to discuss how the organization is working to develop evidence,...
Building a better senior living model
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2023
How is research helping to define the future of senior living? Lisa McCracken, the new head of research and analytics for the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, recently spent a few...
The problem with temporary relief
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A risk of temporary assistance is, all too often, many underling problems can linger long after the short-term support is gone.
Ready to step up your game?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 30, 2023
Five books are chock full of valuable insights and strategies that can help you better navigate awake-at-night issues.
How to help prevent bed bugs in your senior living community
By
Benjamin Hottel, PhD, BCE, PCQI
Mar 14, 2024
Bed bugs are some of the most invasive and resilient pests that can cause massive issues in senior living communities. Keeping bed bug outbreaks contained and prevented as much as possible is paramount...
More women at the top, and more inroads to make
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2023
There’s still more work to do, both overall and in senior living, until we see more women at the top. Along the way, we can ensure that women leaders get the recognition they deserve and tell their stories...
Advice for those interested in the middle market
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2023
For senior living and care organizations looking to begin serving the middle market — and judging by the standing-room-only crowd at a session during the LeadingAge Annual Meeting Sunday afternoon, there...
Fast forward: More senior living operators embrace rehab
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2023
Communities are reimagining their place in long-term care, and
rehab care is emerging as an obvious portfolio-expanding opportunity.
Laundry expert: ‘Universal care worker’ now the norm
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2023
In addition to expanding staff roles, consider training, safety and machine upgrades as essential to an in-house laundry program.
Focus on briefs: Technology
By
John Hall
Dec 03, 2023
AI model enables earlier detection of diabetes through chest X-rays, Robots, virtual reality increasingly enhance senior living experiences