Sun and heat can cause new skin and wound care challenges for residents. Here’s how operators can keep residents looking and feeling their best.
Beyond clean
By
Julie E. Williamson
Oct 17, 2019
Good laundry practices aid infection control efforts.
Going to extremes
By
Meg LaPorte
Aug 01, 2018
When it comes to infection control measures in senior living, medical waste disposal can’t be taken lightly. But operators actually might be overdoing it.
Nice and tidy
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2016
Laundry, housekeeping keys to happy, healthy surroundings.
Independent, safe
By
John Hall
Oct 17, 2019
How communities are balancing residents’ security and privacy needs.
New options emerge
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2018
Resident security in senior living today bears no resemblance to what it was just a decade ago. Locks and alarms — the stuff that long have defined resident security — always will be relevant. But...
The heat is on
By
Julie E. Williamson
Aug 01, 2018
Keeping skin healthy takes extra vigilance during hot, dry weather months.
Relaxation station
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2016
Bathing can present unique challenges in the senior living setting. But a new generation of bathing options is helping to take the anxiety out of taking a bath.
No trade-off required
By
Julie E. Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
Robust security solutions help residents retain choice without sacrificing safety.
More than skin deep
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2017
Caregiver vigilance and improved products can work together to help prevent and treat wounds in the senior living setting.