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...
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.
Choose love over fear when preparing to confront challenges
By
Loren Shook
Mar 18, 2024
Silverado’s Loren Shook shares steps leaders can take to help ensure that their organizations can navigate uncertainty while fulfilling their missions.
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.
We must prioritize lifelong learning for residents
By
Joseph Villanueva
Jan 08, 2024
Senior living communities should offer and ensure access to a wealth of opportunities for expanding the minds of their residents.
New hobbies can help residents preserve, enhance cognitive function
By
Dori Ray
Nov 20, 2023
Supporting senior living residents with interesting programming supports their experience and growth, which ultimately preserves and enhances their cognitive functions.
You are what you eat: Why nutrition is so important in senior living
By
Melissa Powell
Nov 06, 2023
Nutrition often is underestimated yet holds the key to unlocking a world of health, vitality and happiness for our residents.
The benefits of ‘camp’ for new team members
By
Kim Smith
Sep 05, 2023
Camp SageLife is a powerful and memorable way to teach our team about our resident-focused philosophy. Everything has a purpose and lesson.
Operational design for a dementia-focused future
By
Mimi DeVinney
Aug 28, 2023
An increasing number of providers of services for seniors will be required to serve people with dementia and their caregivers across all levels of care. Aligning all facets of operations to serve this...
Medicaid changes could help assisted living help more older adults
By
Joseph DeMattos Jr.
Jun 20, 2023
There is enough room for quality assisted living providers of every size as long as we remain focused on quality and safety, funding and support, adequate and well-thought-out regulation, and better healthcare...