Before Americans can even check in to an assisted living community, there’s a more pressing issue at hand: far too many can’t afford basic healthcare in the preceding years and decades.
Elevating resident safety: The essential role of falls prevention in senior living
By
Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN
Jul 11, 2024
Through the adoption of evidence-based approaches, the integration of technologic innovations and the promotion of a safety-centric and cooperative atmosphere, leaders in senior living can significantly...
What you may not know about life insurance settlements
By
Joyce Bidwell
Jun 13, 2024
It always gives me pleasure to answer inquiries about the validity of life insurance settlements. The three initial and most commonly asked questions are: The answers to all these questions appear below,...
Victory in assisted living case does not mean providers can turn a blind eye to harassment of workers
By
Jennifer Long
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jun 03, 2024
Despite a recent court ruling, failure to take action in defense of staff members in the face of verbal abuse could cause substantial liability for operators.
Harnessing analytics to optimize staff efficiency and reduce burnout in senior living
By
Kunaal Goel
May 16, 2024
it is important to use technology to optimize staff efficiency and avoid staff burnout, especially as we consider the incoming demographic changes with the baby boomer generation aging into senior living...
Now is the time to reimagine a new business model for your senior living organization
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Jan 22, 2024
Not-for-profit senior living providers are beginning to reimagine their business models, but sometimes they do not go far enough.
A modest staffing proposal
By
John O'Connor
Jan 25, 2024
Our nation is struggling to address two significant challenges. One concerns too few people. The other, too many.
We all share responsibility to support older adults adequately
By
Marta Hill Gray
Apr 25, 2024
We all share the responsibility to support older adults adequately. If we do, our entire country will benefit.
Mentoring young leaders for senior living sustainability
By
Ethan Cole
Mar 11, 2024
How do we inspire such young leaders to stay with our companies and build them into the powerhouses our senior executives present today? Mentorship programs.
With friends like these …
By
John O'Connor
Aug 03, 2023
Senior living operators might be excused for feeling as if there is a big ol’ target on their backs these days.