Senior living might get some unexpected but welcome staffing assistance from a new executive order about immigration.
Reducing senior falls: Leveraging technology for safety in senior living communities
By
Ted Tzirimis
Jun 20, 2024
As our population ages, the spotlight on older adult falls and their effects within senior living communities has intensified, demanding greater awareness and action. Falls among older adults are alarmingly...
AI in senior living: Sleeping with the frenemy
By
John O'Connor
Jun 13, 2024
When it comes to adopting artificial intelligence, the senior living field stands at a crossroads. These days, the sector seems to be sizing up AI as both a welcome addition and an existential threat.
Two documentaries could bring attention, not all of it wanted
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 13, 2024
The past couple of weeks have brought news of two upcoming documentaries that promise to shine a spotlight on senior living, warts and all.
Putting Mom first: Nurturing through person-centered care
By
Deanna Vigliotta
May 09, 2024
The senior living industry story’s trajectory must change. Expectations must change. Priorities must change.
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...
How the education industry prepared me for senior living
By
Christine Healy
Oct 26, 2023
A few lessons from early education have shaped how I think about marketing and growth in my new career in senior living.
Issues of importance to senior living could shape election outcome
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 04, 2024
Issues important to senior living and the people served by providers could influence the outcome of the 2024 election, suggests a new survey.
An unofficial employee appreciation day
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
Tuesday was the day US News & World Report released its Best Senior Living ratings for 2024, and it also was an employee appreciation day of sorts.
The answer to tackling the staffing crisis: start with the culture
By
Katherine Wells
Feb 29, 2024
We have been faced with a pressing long-term care dilemma for the last several years, and it is only getting worse.