With demand escalating for memory support services in the senior living sector, operators
have a full plate of factors they must consider as they improve care and services for residents
Overcoming objections
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2015
When it comes to bathing residents with special needs, many long-term care facilities find themselves in a slippery situation.
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...
Safe and secure
By
Julie E. Williamson
Oct 01, 2015
Wandering itself will not necessarily pose harm to a resident. But when it takes place in an environment that is unsafe, the risk of injury or death rises exponentially.
Stretching boundaries
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2015
As more senior living residents arrive with memory-related challenges, operators are adapting. This is especially the case in rehabilitation care, according to industry experts.
Avoiding confusion
By
Julie E. Williamson
Aug 01, 2015
Those with memory loss and dementia pose a special risk for senior living communities. Luckily, there are plenty of things operators can do to keep residents safe and secure.
Staying safe and secure
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2015
As assisted living facilities welcome high-acuity residents in greater numbers, the issue of protecting them from potential safety hazards has become a top priority
Staying connected
Feb 01, 2015
Residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related challenges deserve enriching activities and options. Senior living veterans offer ideas that can help
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.
The trouble with money
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2014
Senior living developers are finding it easy to secure funds for projects, which has some concerned about overbuilding.