How to avoid frozen pipes, an all-too-common winter insurance claim that plagues many
By
Guy Russ
Dec 09, 2021
Every year, insurance companies receive countless claims involving frozen pipes and sprinkler systems that cause significant water damage to senior housing. Although your existing policy may cover an incident...
Why telehealth is here to stay: The opportunity for senior living
By
Robert G. Kramer
Kelsey Mellard
Oct 29, 2020
The immediate necessity of telehealth due to the pandemic will diminish soon, we hope, but continued investment and use will be critical to enabling older adults to have healthcare come to them rather...
The unexpected rewards of a career in senior living
By
Jackie Stone
Mar 28, 2019
I believed that the growing field of senior living might be a good career path for me. Little did I know the journey it would take me on and the rewards that awaited me.
How to respond faster to residents’ maintenance requests
By
Dan Roberge
Feb 25, 2021
Want to respond faster to maintenance requests at your senior living community? There’s a lot you can do to optimize your workflow, but the real trick is in beating them to the punch in the first place.
Latest risk considerations for REITs and seniors housing
By
David Friend
Mike Musick
Jun 22, 2015
With the seniors housing industry motivated to build and M&A transactions continuing to increase, consideration of long-term trends is vital.
How admissions processes can win (or lose) move-ins
By
Darren Mathis
Oct 18, 2018
Unsigned and poorly executed admissions documents can have a lasting and sometimes devastating effect on a senior living community.
How tech is reducing social isolation in senior living in the COVID-19 era
By
Shelley Symonds
Oct 01, 2020
In the time of COVID-19, it’s good to know that there are solutions today that can help loved ones and residents stay connected to family, reducing social isolation and enable busy care staff to focus...
Answering prospects’ big questions about affording assisted living
By
Serena Miller
Feb 21, 2019
Whether you work in marketing or admissions at an assisted living community, it’s crucial to understand the challenges families face when it comes to paying for care and services.
Recognizing family caregivers as care partners
By
Trudy Croxton
Dec 14, 2017
When family members are viewed as care partners, their relationships with staff can be mutually supportive and enriching.
What you need to know before installing air purification systems
By
Allen Johnston
Nov 11, 2021
Over the past 18 months, we all have become exceedingly more aware of the quality of indoor air, which can be up to five times dirtier than outdoor air and contain chemicals, bacteria, mold and more. The...