There are many, many things in senior living that can torpedo your enthusiasm. But only if you give them permission. Don’t.
Next-generation senior living, powered by technology
By
Lisa Taylor
Sep 23, 2021
Pandemic-borne innovations are actively shaping the future of community life.
Hindsight is 2020: COVID-19’s effects on older adults
By
Frederick Mark Paz, M.D.
Sep 13, 2021
As we move forward, let’s no forget to reflect on the lessons learned, the knowledge gained and the progress made in the midst of adversity, questioning not what brought us here but instead looking ahead...
Reasons for hope as a new week begins
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2021
We start the week with reasons to hope despite the pandemic.
Rethinking the dining chair for an aging population
By
Scott Cyre
Sep 09, 2021
A traditional dining chair is not designed to accommodate the needs of someone with reduced mobility, nor is it helpful to the person standing behind the chair.
Senior living can and must do better
By
John O'Connor
Sep 09, 2021
If senior living wants to avoid the poor reputation so prevalent across skilled care, it must get serious about keeping its house in order. The most obvious way to do this is a two-step approach.
The game of life in senior living: 4 steps in strategic planning
By
Carolyn Hendrickson
Sep 07, 2021
A well-designed strategic plan, followed by a successful rollout, will keep you moving in the right direction.
Resident engagement versus resident communication: What’s the difference?
By
Kyle Robinson
Sep 02, 2021
In senior living, our default mode when sharing information with residents is unidirectional communication. Sometimes, this approach makes sense. Frequently, though, this approach is suboptimal.
Immigrants and America’s healthcare labor shortage
By
Nate Hamme
Aug 30, 2021
We need our legislators to support the needed influx of qualified caregivers for the sake of our nation’s sick, elderly and disabled.
The science behind UVC light and why it’s critical for senior living community safety
By
Steve Daniel
Aug 26, 2021
In the end, vaccinations and masks aren’t enough to ensure safety given the rise of variant cases nationwide.