The importance of falls prevention in senior living
By
Tom Katofiasc
May 23, 2024
It’s time to prioritize falls prevention for our most vulnerable population. Here are four strategies to reduce resident falls in assisted living.
Virtual healthcare is great, but senior living providers should think about implications
By
Jordan Parnell
Gerald Stoll
Jul 08, 2021
Even as telehealth takes the world by storm as “new new thing” for healthcare, there are reasons for those in the senior living and care industry to take a step back and evaluate the advantages against...
How to navigate senior living background checks and compliance
By
Jeff Ernste
Jul 13, 2023
Getting background checks right must be a continuing concern for senior living operators.
High-touch, flexible care: The ‘secret sauce’ for helping residents age in place
By
Jamie Babcock
May 11, 2023
When partnering with a care model, the program should include five components.
Senior living in 2024: Volatility ahead argues for rethinking risk strategies
By
Gerald Stoll
Jordan Parnell
Dec 14, 2023
The pressures on the senior living sector only abated marginally in 2023, as operators tried to maintain their balance in a precarious business and economic environment. And any significant reversal in...
Why telehealth is here to stay: The opportunity for senior living
By
Robert G. Kramer
Kelsey Mellard
Oct 29, 2020
The immediate necessity of telehealth due to the pandemic will diminish soon, we hope, but continued investment and use will be critical to enabling older adults to have healthcare come to them rather...
Prior authorization reform is a welcome concept for long-term care
By
Chuck Benain
May 25, 2023
A system built to deliver care when it is needed may require commitment to ensure patients, providers and pharmacists are able to effectively prescribe, deliver and receive treatment.
What we’ve learned at senior living industry conferences
By
Lara Brooks
Apr 25, 2019
We’ve attended several recent senior living conferences and have ongoing conversations with our healthcare partners, specifically related to senior living. Here are some of the key learnings we have...
What choosing a facility taught me about our industry
By
Anthony Misitano
Jun 28, 2018
Asking questions as the concerned son rather than the service provider confirmed for me that everyone at this point in their life needs to know more than “Mom needs help.”
Arbitration agreements benefit senior living communities and families
By
Christina Nechiporchik
Apr 16, 2020
Arbitration agreements benefit senior living communities and families, but there is a reason they are not frequently used.