Four ways to creatively disrupt senior living — for all the right reasons
By
Ann Lovell
Jun 25, 2018
“Creative disruption” in four key areas can help senior living communities address challenges related to changing resident expectations and labor shortages across disciplines.
How to get the most from automated marketing in senior living
By
Sean Leonard
Apr 04, 2024
Here is what we know to be true about automation implementation — what works, what doesn’t work and where you can save time, effort and money.
Is it a zombie apocalypse?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 13, 2017
Are your family members, friends and co-workers acting uncharacteristically? I conducted some research and am here to share my findings and quell your worries.
Senior living’s slide into the welfare class
By
John O'Connor
Sep 03, 2020
The push for support for assisted living from Uncle Sam is intensifying. But as any skilled care operator will remind you, Uncle Sam tends to be a very demanding business partner.
Helping residents, facilities reap benefits of cost-effective health screenings
By
Kevin Kenney
Oct 05, 2017
Business intelligence and information technology are making health screenings more convenient for older adults, enabling them as well as their care providers to benefit.
Real-life pest concerns from senior living professionals
By
Glen Ramsey, BCE
Jul 18, 2019
As a facility manager, you need to know how to handle pest issues before they can become a major problem to your residents.
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...
Automating tasks with software for senior living operations can help streamline all requests and improve the efficiency of maintenance management programs.
Here’s how COVID-19 affected U.S. online searches, trends and behavior in the senior care industry
By
Karina Tama-Rutigliano
Sep 28, 2021
The data shows that users were looking more for home care services versus assisted living facilities and nursing homes, potentially due to concern about COVID-19. Research also shows that consumers are...
How data integrity can preserve dignity
By
Susan Miller
Mar 09, 2017
Progressive senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities are rethinking the mountain-of-paperwork approach to resident admissions.