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.
Planning for emergencies and disasters in senior living communities
By
Stan Szpytek
Jun 17, 2024
Safe and effective emergency operations within a senior living community are a combination of identifying all potential threats and perils as well as having a reliable incident management system in place...
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.
Assisted living innovations offer new hope for older adults with serious mental illness
By
Kimberly Hadson, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
May 28, 2024
As the population of older adults with serious mental illness grows, the long-term care industry must increase options available so everyone can find a place to thrive as they age. Assisted living has...
Creating spaces for thriving: Designing the active adult environment
By
Darla Esnard
Ryan Miyahira
May 20, 2024
As more individuals seek communities that offer both comfort and enrichment, the concept of active adult living will only continue to gain further momentum.
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.
There are no ‘do-overs’ with first impressions
By
Rick Macias
Feb 29, 2016
First impressions may not be everything, but they are definitely the foundation for everything.
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.
Top 10 safety and security considerations when designing a senior living community
By
Chad Ulman
Apr 30, 2018
Giving attention to the safety and security of your senior living community will have a powerful, positive effect on resident satisfaction.
Making your community feel like home over the holidays
By
Steve Slayton
Dec 17, 2018
It’s vital for senior living providers to make their communities feel warm and welcoming over the holidays. Here are a few ways we accomplish this at my community.