Residents, family members highly satisfied with senior living community response to COVID-19
By
Lynn Ackerman, Ph.D.
Jan 28, 2021
Data from Sensight Surveys show that many senior living communities across the United States and Canada are perceived to have done an excellent job keeping residents safe during the pandemic.
A daily dose of inspiration
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 08, 2019
Starting today, we’re providing a closer look at the 40 Hall of Honor and Rising Star inductees of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program in 2019.
How to deal with the mosquitoes that are lounging in the hot humidity of your senior living community
By
Mark Beavers, Ph.D.
May 30, 2019
Good news! Ways exist to alleviate the ever-present nuisance and health concerns that mosquitoes bring.
OSH Act’s general duty clause requires protection for senior living employees
By
Megan Reese U'Sellis
May 28, 2019
Senior living communities are on notice of potential attacks on their employees and, thus, could be found liable.
Why safety shouldn’t always be the first priority
By
Tammy Marshall
May 20, 2019
A hyper-approach to safety has long prevented residents from enjoying the human right to make their own choices and evaluate their priorities.
Nailing motherhood
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 13, 2019
Whether or not our mothers are still with us, whether or not we have children of our own, we all can celebrate our nurturing qualities.
Life during a construction project: What you can really expect
By
Robert Reeves
May 06, 2019
Having a better understanding about what life will be like during construction can help turn worry into excitement for your new project.
How to solve for loneliness, boredom and helplessness in senior living
By
Jeannette McClennan
May 02, 2019
For years, we have been hearing about the impact of purpose on people’s lives. Take your residents through this process to help them identify theirs.
How policies and procedures may actually create risk
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Erin O’Leary
Apr 18, 2019
Guidelines are an important part of an overall risk management program, but some may increase an organization’s risk to exposure. Several ways exist to address this, however.
What the increasing popularity of adult pull-ups means for residents and caregivers
By
Mica Phillips
Apr 11, 2019
As the subject of adult incontinence becomes less taboo, more caregivers and senior living residents are realizing that adult briefs or pull-ups effectively can manage urinary issues.