A positive medication management change for assisted living communities
By
John LaHood
Sep 23, 2019
A new law allows certified medication aides to administer liquid morphine to residents in assisted living communities who have been prescribed the drug by a licensed physician.
How games can help residents stay healthy and happy
By
Tara Burrow
Sep 16, 2019
For older adults, games represent so much more than a fun pastime; they offer an array of mental and physical benefits.
How to mitigate risk when a resident needs a higher level of care
By
Brian McGovern
Sep 09, 2019
When a medical assessment determines that a resident needs a higher level of care, the liability risks to a senior living community increase until the resident is relocated. But what if a resident doesn’t...
Weathering the storm: How to prepare for a hurricane
By
Colin Marshall
Aug 05, 2019
When operating a senior living community in Florida, one needs to treat hurricanes as more than just a possibility.
Resident-initiated incidents: 5 tips for long-term care facilities to create safe environments
By
Diane Doherty
Jul 29, 2019
Long-term care administrators and executive directors can take steps to craft an effective response to resident-initiated incidents in the workplace.
Have a workplace wellness plan? Pay attention
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2019
If your organization has a wellness plan for employees, then you’ll be interested in a class action lawsuit the AARP Foundation filed Tuesday.
Make work more meaningful and you and your employees will benefit
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 14, 2019
Helping employees find more meaning in their work could increase productivity, reduce turnover and save money, according to a recent study. And who wouldn’t like those results?
FDA-cleared wearables are the future of senior care
By
Jiang Li
Jan 10, 2019
Greater access to proven remote patient monitoring technologies can lead to safer and more effective healthcare among older adults while also reducing the cost and burden incurred through senior care.
How to address substance abuse among senior living residents
By
Wayne Langley
Jan 07, 2019
You’ll find these insights into senior addiction eye-opening.
How wayfinding can increase the feeling of security in your community
By
Lisa B. Bixler, AIA, CAPS, LEED AP
Colin Healy, CAPS, LEED GA
John Hrivnak, AIA, LEED AP
Dec 10, 2018
Wayfinding is more than signage. It can help visitors and residents feel welcome and secure in a senior living community.