Should residents have a bigger role in senior living conferences?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2016
End users of healthcare organizations have much to contribute to them through industry conferences, maintain the authors of a recently published paper. And yes, their assertion applies to senior living.
Camera use in resident rooms: survey results
By
Clara Berridge, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Jun 27, 2016
Results of a new survey provide insights into assisted living and nursing center policies and current use of cameras in resident rooms, drawing out opinions and experiences of people with practical knowledge...
Consumer education important
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2016
A conversation with a reader last week got me thinking some more about the importance of being accurate and precise in the language we use. In fact, the health of the senior living industry depends on...
Put this on your ‘must attend’ list
By
John O'Connor
Mar 10, 2016
Any senior living operator who wants to borrow money, understand the big picture and get the latest scuttlebutt should be in Dallas right now.
LTSS: A focus for 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2016
As 2015 drew to a close, more evidence came of the general public’s misunderstanding of how long-term services and supports are financed.
What you can do to prevent fraud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 02, 2015
Scams against older adults increasingly are receiving attention from the government and the media. Senior living communities can help residents through a new program.
Oh, the stories they’ll tell
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2015
One community will have a memorable National Assisted Living Week thanks to some local college students.
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2015
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Passive optical network provides bandwidth support
By
Eric Presworsky
Aug 03, 2015
Woodlands Retirement Community in Huntington, West Virginia, has always been at the forefront of senior care.
How many assisted living facilities exist?
Jan 01, 2008
More than 28,000 assisted living residences operate in the United States, housing more than one million people, according to the National Center for Assisted Living.