The heat is on, which means proper skin care is essential
By
John Andrews
Aug 02, 2021
Prevention and early intervention can help prevent rashes, infections and other seasonal-caused skin challenges
A passage to India
By
John Andrews
Aug 14, 2019
Designed to appeal to a burgeoning South Asian population in suburban Chicago,
Verandah Senior Living seeks to unify seniors who share food, culture and country.
On the constant lookout
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2014
Thanks to a combination of technology, education and protocols, senior living communities and families can keep a closer eye on those served
Blending into the neighborhood
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2016
The Scandinavian Living Center brings people together in a community where ‘seniors’ don’t exist, but ‘elders’ hold an esteemed position
Form meets function
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2016
Eye-grabbing furnishings can make an initial positive impression on prospective
residents and their families. But vendors remind us that looks are only part of the equation.
Troubled waters?
By
John Andrews
Jul 01, 2015
In the perpetual quest to mitigate risk in assisted living facilities, one area that appears at the top of the concern list more frequently than others is bathing.
More peace and quiet
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2015
With more senior living facilities focusing on making their environments more homelike, there’s a problem when ubiquitous surveillance cameras, constant security buzzers and flat-screen TV monitors...
The revolving door
By
John Andrews
Feb 02, 2019
Successfully hiring and retaining qualified staff can be done with the right approach.
Take shivers out
By
John Andrews
May 15, 2017
For many residents, the thought of bath time is cause for panic or alarm. But bathing doesn’t have to be that way if providers supply the right approach, environment and products.
Validating design excellence
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2017
Masterpiece Living offers clients an ‘advanced degree’ in environment to strengthen senior living communities’ cultures and objectives.