Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death among older people. Here are some ways to help residents.
From 30 paces to 50 years: The evolution of a community
By
Rich Miller
Oct 30, 2017
Much has changed in the 50 years since Mount Miguel Covenant Village first opened in Spring Valley, CA.
Oak Trace reverses continuum
By
Michelle Hart-Carlson
Nov 07, 2014
Seniors who need extra assistance and move directly to a senior living community’s health center often don’t live independently again. But at Oak Trace, a continuing care retirement community...
Senior living communities must foster connection and engagement
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Dec 03, 2018
Senior living communities are succeeding with the connection dimension but still have work to do on the engagement side of the spectrum.
Stimulate the senses to engage memory care residents
By
Keith A. Myers
Jul 02, 2018
As we continue to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, caregivers and assisted living facilities have been able to create increasingly sophisticated and tailored solutions to help improve...
Retaining and recruiting employees for a healthy organizational culture
By
Pat Lamoreux
Mar 15, 2021
We all have felt the ripple effects of the pandemic as it has roared on. Yet despite unyielding stresses, never-ending regulation revisions and overall morass, one thing continues to ring true: Our team...
This senior housing option is gaining in popularity
By
Ben Crosby
Jul 06, 2021
Developers who invest in senior housing can expect yields of 6 to 7%, stemming from rental income, with an added 3 to 4% appreciation every year. The yields are not only solid, they also come at low risk.
Designing the future of senior living with lessons from the pandemic
By
Jeffrey P. Freimark
Dec 07, 2020
Although COVID-19 eventually will recede, its lessons should not.
National observance reminds nurses of their ‘why’
By
Diane Psaras
May 11, 2020
National Nurses Week, May 6 to 12, is an opportunity to recognize and honor the incredible contributions and sacrifices made by nurses.
Wellness redesigned: Centers for healthy living in the 21st century
By
Claire Dickey, AIA
Jun 12, 2017
For senior living operators looking for a way to bridge the gap between the housing, healthcare, hospitality and education sectors, the center for healthy living concept presents an exciting opportunity...