Keeping incontinent residents healthy, dignified and satisfied is a full-time chore — if providers are educated and steadily keep a proper eye on those in their care
More bang for the buck
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2015
When it comes to acquiring furniture and furnishings, senior living communities need to get value without breaking their budgets.
New currency?
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2016
Health information is becoming increasingly valuable in this sector, thanks to its many uses.
It’s a rare operator who is not harnessing tech tools to help improve care and the bottom line.
Balanced approach
By
Julie E. Williamson
Dec 01, 2014
Combining safety and choice is part science and part art when it comes to resident security. New options are making delicate weighing of options easier for operators.
Case for a makeover
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2015
It’s imperative to roll out an appeal for renovating in the right way, including starting with a master plan, and having a way to minimize disruption to residents while work is underway.
More peace and quiet
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2015
With more senior living facilities focusing on making their environments more homelike, there’s a problem when ubiquitous surveillance cameras, constant security buzzers and flat-screen TV monitors...
Playing catch up
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2015
Senior housing facilities are ‘evolving’ with regard to information technology. Professionals in the industry need to define vision, scope and purpose for the present and the future
Making a clothes call
By
Julie E. Williamson
Oct 01, 2015
As more senior living operators work to increase efficiencies and leave a smaller environmental footprint, on-premise laundry operations are being put under increased scrutiny.
Game changer
By
John Hall
Dec 01, 2015
Technology has produced miracles in this sector for decades — from helping 70-year-olds defy the curse of failed hips and causing bone-deep pressure wounds to heal, to protecting mind-ravaged residents...
Being pro-active
By
Julie E. Williamson
Oct 01, 2014
Once just the domain of bingo, bridge and crafts, activity programs are taking a more central role in helping residents add joy and meaning to their lives.