As COVID-19 continues, the ‘connected community’ is essential to success
By
F. Scott Moody
Aug 13, 2020
The connected community entails much, much more, but digital communication channels and connectivity between all community members is a critical and essential starting point.
More than ever, employees need support; Here’s how to make it happen
By
Linda Piontek
Aug 06, 2020
During these unprecedented times, senior living employers need to show workers more support than ever before by bolstering benefits and reward practices.
EAPs and other resources that senior living must put in front of its COVID-19-pressured workers
By
Glenn Day
Jul 30, 2020
With the resources to be found in EAPs, senior living and care employees will be better equipped to manage the pressures and continue to carry on.
Responsible control of public health pests is essential during the COVID-19 response
By
Joseph Latino
Jul 23, 2020
Using well-established COVID-19 hygiene guidelines to treat senior living communities while implementing preventive programs will significantly reduce the problems caused by public health pests.
Meeting the demands of consumerism in healthcare
By
Jason Gottschalk
Jun 11, 2020
For centuries, consumers have measured healthcare providers by one metric: clinical outcome. Today, as senior living becomes more healthcare-focused, consumers no longer focus so narrowly.
Ways to continue to protect residents during the pandemic
By
Mica Phillips
Jun 04, 2020
Even as COVID-19-related restrictions begin to lift in some areas of the country, many senior living communities are continuing no-visitation policies and are considering comprehensive screening and visitation...
How telehealth and predictive technology can help bridge senior living staffing gaps
By
Amy Jeffs
May 21, 2020
It’s certainly not often that a global pandemic comes around, but unexpected things happen every day. Being prepared can make all the difference.
Hearing loss is the silent epidemic in senior living communities
By
Matt Reiners
May 14, 2020
Correcting hearing impairment and keeping residents connected are first lines of defense against social isolation.
How to reduce caregiver turnover rates during the pandemic and afterward
By
Desmond Lim
Apr 23, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak is shining a bright light on the persistent shortage of healthcare workers in the United States.
3 ways voice-first technology can help older adults in the era of social distancing
By
Jason Gottschalk
Apr 09, 2020
Isolation can make communication, access to timely information and a sense of independence more difficult for many older adults, especially for those who aren’t used to turning to technology for...