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.
A lasting impression
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2015
Quality counts when it comes to furniture and furnishings. But that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank in order to get products that will retain a good appearance for a long time.
On the constant lookout
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2014
Thanks to a combination of technology, education and protocols, senior living communities and families can keep a closer eye on those served
Troubled waters?
By
John Andrews
Jul 01, 2015
In the perpetual quest to mitigate risk in assisted living facilities, one area that appears at the top of the concern list more frequently than others is bathing.
Inspiring motivation
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2014
Cultivating motivation in the rehab therapy setting comes down to pushing the right buttons at the right time — and knowing when to stop pushing
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...
The best of both worlds
By
Julie E. Williamson
Aug 01, 2014
Safety or autonomy? That has been the historic choice when it comes to resident security. But new tools are now making both possible
Serious side effects
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2015
New pain medication rules went into effect in October, forcing long-term care providers to figure out how to ensure residents receive what they need, and in comforting, timely ways.
That personal touch
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2015
In a set-up that would satisfy even Goldilocks, a group of Sunrise Senior Living residents in Massachusetts heads to a cozy common room each day knowing they’ll be able to pick the chair most comfortable...
Champagne taste
By
Julie E. Williamson
Jun 01, 2014
While tight funds can prove challenging when revamping outdated or dilapidated spaces, beautiful assisted living communities can be had on even shoestring budgets.