Pressures remain, but some positive trends forming for senior living sector
By
Peter Reilly
Gerald Stoll
Jordan Parnell
Jan 05, 2023
Problems afflicting senior living and care since the start of the pandemic will continue to slow recovery. Positive trends exist, however.
4 best practices to improve supervisor well-being
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Dec 19, 2022
Focusing on supervisor well-being never has been more important. Here are some best practices for improving supervisor well-being.
Rural LGBTQ+ elders deserve our support
By
Michael Adams
Dec 12, 2022
LGBTQ+ elders living in rural areas deserve to be supported and cared for as they age.
The challenges of recruiting and retaining employees
By
Jason Zuccari
Nov 10, 2022
The long-term care staffing crisis did not begin with COVID-19, but it was exacerbated by it. Now, we need to figure out what to do about it.
Reframing wellness programs to give residents what they need
By
Kaitlyn Joffrey
Nov 07, 2022
As the wellness realm shifts toward value-based, person-centered care, senior living communities are in the driver’s seat ready to lead program change.
3 tips for helping residents adopt safe digital habits
By
Ryan Greene
Oct 27, 2022
The past three years have ushered in some enormous changes for older adults. Think about it. How many of your residents spoke with grandchildren “face-to-face” on a device they could hold in their...
4 ways to help residents prevent blood clots during the pandemic
By
Mary Cushman, M.D., MSC
May 18, 2020
A few simple steps and exercises not only can keep residents moving but also will help them avoid potentially life-threatening health conditions that can arise from a more sedentary lifestyle, a risk during...
Coronavirus: Identifying and easing stress in senior living residents
By
Charla Anderson, BSN, RN-PMHNC
Mar 30, 2020
Knowing the difference between normal and extreme anxiety can help providers triage behavioral health care needs.
How temperature sensors make seniors’ residences more comfortable
By
Dan Roberge
Mar 05, 2020
If you want to increase your residents’ comfort while preventing costly expenses, check out what temperature sensors and computerized maintenance management software can do for you.
Family caregiving: ‘A public health issue of increasing importance’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2020
Much has been written before about family caregivers and how they support loved ones as well as the healthcare system, but a new report provides the first state-level estimates of self-rated caregiver...