New CMS policy on water management signals caution for independent, assisted living
By
Susan E. Smith
Oct 23, 2017
Owners and operators of independent and assisted living communities who want to stay ahead of the curve and out of the headlines should be aware of the rapidly changing legal and regulatory landscape and...
3 ways integrated care delivery benefits seniors housing operators
By
Anne Tumlinson
Lynne Katzmann, Ph.D.
Sep 25, 2017
Juniper Communities’ Connect4Life model shows a potential cost savings of up to $15.3 billion for Medicare in hospital inpatient spending (or $4,500 per beneficiary) if applied nationally to a frail...
Nine characteristics of affordable assisted living
By
Brett Murphy
Steve Kennedy
Aug 28, 2017
For the seniors housing and care industry, now is the time to invest in and develop more affordable assisted living options.
The wrong policy at the wrong time
By
Niles Godes
Jun 19, 2017
As Congress has developed healthcare legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act, a dangerous proposal has emerged that would dramatically alter Medicaid’s financial structure and shift far more...
5 ways senior living communities are evolving to attract active baby boomers
By
Judy Good
Apr 10, 2017
Senior living communities are devising new ways to attract and fulfill the needs of active boomers who want to be able to age in place and have opportunities for creative education and personal exploration.
Social media complements face-to-face interactions for residents
By
Lisa Price, M.D.
Mar 20, 2017
Recent research has found that Facebook interaction among older adults is doing more than just helping them while away the time.
Finding and keeping caregivers: A growing crisis
By
Stephen Campbell
Feb 06, 2017
A new campaign offers 60 new ideas to help address the caregiving crisis in senior living.
How home health can help expand your mission
By
Brian Barnes
Jan 17, 2017
Since The Legacy Senior Communities launched The Legacy at Home, we have reached many more people than if we solely provided senior living services in our campus settings.
Non-drug approaches for pain management in older adults
By
Gerard W. Clum, DC
Dec 19, 2016
Non-pharmacologic pain management options, including chiropractic care, offer a safe and effective alternative for the geriatric population.
University partnership benefits students and seniors
By
Benjamin Stevens
Oct 17, 2016
The memory support neighborhood at Covenant Village of Florida was buzzing with youthful energy, conversations about Frank Sinatra and baseball, and anticipation. Students from Nova Southeastern University’s...