It’s National Assisted Living Week, and McKnight’s Senior Living is celebrating with a panel discussion on Wednesday and a podcast on Thursday. Here’s what you’ll want to know about those events.
Toward a common definition of assisted living
By
Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD
Sep 03, 2024
As part of its ongoing national collaborative to further the well-being of those who live and work in assisted living, the Center for Excellence in Assisted Living has released a definition of assisted...
Putting families first: Ethical practices in senior living placement
By
Angela Olea
Aug 22, 2024
The senior living referral industry plays a crucial role in helping families navigate the complex landscape of care options for their loved ones. Recent scrutiny, however, has highlighted the need for...
To know or not to know, that is the question
By
John O'Connor
Aug 15, 2024
We live in an era where finding answers quickly is highly valued. But is faster always better?
Always, always try to get a seat at the table
By
John O'Connor
Aug 08, 2024
Senior living isn’t federally regulated, so there tends to be significant variation by state. What just happened in Delaware deserves the field’s attention.
As older adults live longer, technology provides answers to their care
By
Laurie Gerber
Jul 15, 2024
By adopting new technologies and helping our residents embrace telemedicine, we can ensure that we meet the healthcare challenges that lie ahead for older adults.
Holistic dementia care reduces staff burdens, enhances provider market position
By
Paul Tanico
Feb 01, 2024
By adopting a comprehensive strategy that balances clinical insights, lifestyle interventions and economic considerations, staff members can unlock the potential for improved outcomes and elevate the facility’s...
New hearing aid technologies, designs help erase stigma of hearing loss, treatment
By
Dan Troast
Jun 27, 2024
We must continue to promote and acknowledge the realities of hearing loss and its progressive dangers while we work to make hearing care more accessible and acceptable to everyone.
Focus On briefs: Behavioral health
Feb 01, 2024
Caregivers of people who experience a severe stroke, Older adults living with dementia, and Light therapy.
We need to do better for people living with dementia
By
Rob Liebreich
Feb 26, 2024
With 97% of income for those with dementia going to care costs, we need to do better. Senior living and care should be the No. 1 force for change.