During a month-long hospital stay, I learned four lessons that have infinitely affected my life, and I think they would be applicable to all as we go through the struggles of today.
Powerful tools to protect employees’ mental well-being
By
Andrea Griesmar
Nov 22, 2021
When Brightview Senior Living began to see telltale signs of fatigue, stress and burnout, the company created a mental health initiative called “Roadmap to Mental Well-Being.”
What COVID-19 has taught us about ourselves – and being a great place to work
By
Doug Dollenberg Jr.
Andrea Griesmar
Julie Masiello
Dec 21, 2020
As we reflect on how Brightview Senior Living not just survived but thrived in the midst of a global healthcare crisis, three themes emerged as powerful lessons learned for us.
4 ways to help residents prevent blood clots during the pandemic
By
Mary Cushman, M.D., MSC
May 18, 2020
A few simple steps and exercises not only can keep residents moving but also will help them avoid potentially life-threatening health conditions that can arise from a more sedentary lifestyle, a risk during...
To help those who are considering or are currently rolling out a vaccine requirement for staff, here are some lessons from our rollout that may be useful.
3 key financing considerations for senior living and skilled nursing operators
By
Steven Caligor
Tami Antebi
Apr 12, 2021
There is no doubt that the senior living and skilled nursing sectors have been hit hard by the pandemic. We believe, however, that the long-term trends and industry outlook remain solid as vaccinations...
Senior housing: Positive outlook with challenging unknowns
By
Matt Caine
Dec 13, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has presented a myriad of challenges for the senior housing sector. Even with the vaccine rollout earlier this year, many of these issues remain as the virulent delta variant and...
Let’s use pandemic lessons to improve quality of care, quality of life
By
Anne Ellett, MSN, NP
Mar 29, 2021
I have been keeping track of some of the conversations I’ve had with nurses and other team members who diligently show up every day to support their residents living in senior communities. Many of them...
Long-haul impacts on senior living — what to expect in 2022
By
Dwayne Clark
Jan 10, 2022
Three areas are emerging as critical to consumer confidence in 2022.
5 unexpected lessons learned from a retirement community roundtable
By
Derek Dunham
Oct 30, 2023
The Roundtable Project is a weekly meeting that is open to marketing leaders at retirement communities nationwide.