The Baby Boom generation is a huge demographic that will have a significant impact on the senior living and healthcare industry, but it cannot be considered as a homogenous group.
Assisted living’s real problem: Staffing and acuity, not lack of regulation
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Feb 12, 2024
Recent Washington Post articles and a Senate hearing highlight a big question for assisted living: Is federal regulation the answer? I say no.
Aging-in-place challenges in active adult communities
By
Lynne Moore
Aug 01, 2022
Q. Will active adult living experience the aging-in-place challenges experienced by other living arrangements in the senior living and care continuum?
Designing for a new generation of senior living
By
Natalie M. Ruiz, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, CDT
Oct 10, 2022
It is time to design spaces that reflect the values of the baby boomer generation and assimilate them into vibrant communities.
8 COVID-19 tips, tricks and cautions for assisted living and skilled nursing
By
Timothy J. Holahan, D.O.
Ghinwa Dumyati, M.D.
Ryan Gilmartin, MPA
Jun 29, 2020
Assisted living and skilled nursing each have their own unique regulatory, clinical and social factors to consider when it comes to COVID-19. Here, we describe the eight challenges or issues that leaders...
3 key audiences to communicate with amid a senior living crisis
By
Cassandra Bailey
Dana Schmidt
Aug 29, 2022
How you manage a crisis is integral to maintaining your reputation and perhaps, even maintaining your census and keeping your doors open.
Senior housing: Positive outlook with challenging unknowns
By
Matt Caine
Dec 13, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has presented a myriad of challenges for the senior housing sector. Even with the vaccine rollout earlier this year, many of these issues remain as the virulent delta variant and...
Embracing innovation connects staff and families to what matters most
By
Prentice O. Lipsey
Dec 04, 2023
CHI Living Communities has embraced innovation to meet the needs of a growing segment of savvy older adults, connecting them with their families and our care team through the use of smart home devices.
How to navigate the investigative and reporting process of a HIPAA breach
By
Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq.
Jul 11, 2016
A HIPAA breach or alleged breach affecting your senior living facility can have catastrophic consequences. A successful response includes several components.