Elaine K. Howley is a freelance journalist for various publications. An award-winning writer specializing in health, fitness, sports and history, her work has appeared in numerous print and online publications, including U.S. News,
AARP.org, espnW, SWIMMER magazine and Atlas Obscura. She’s also a world-record holding marathon swimmer with a passion for animals and beer. Contact her via her website:
elainekhowley.com.
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May 15, 2020 As a culture, we tend to discount age and experience. This sets the stage for rampant ageism, and senior care facilities are not immune.
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May 13, 2020 The rapid proliferation of voice-activated devices and other tools is changing the landscape for many senior living facilities and their residents.
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March 5, 2020 Adults with autism are increasingly moving into senior care facilities. Here are suggestions to make care for seniors with ASD better and a little easier.
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February 27, 2020 Last year, gun violence led to tragic outcomes in several U.S. senior living facilities. How can you keep residents and employees at your facility safe?
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February 20, 2020 Many seniors are chronically dehydrated — and their symptoms easily misdiagnosed. Help your residents avoid the serious health consequences of dehydration.
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February 13, 2020 Older adults have some of the highest rates of alcoholism, and these rates are on the rise. If you find any of your residents appear to be showing signs of an alcohol problem, it may be time to intervene.
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February 13, 2020 48% of all structural fires in health care facilities occurred in skilled nursing facilities. You can reduce the risk of a fire becoming a tragic event.
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February 6, 2020 A trip to the virtual casino may provide lonely seniors with a real sense of community. Online "social gaming" can represent an opportunity for your facility to provide additional engagement and social opportunities to your residents.
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January 23, 2020 Provide a variety of opportunities for your residents to continue learning well into their later years.
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January 16, 2020 Some long-term care and assisted living communities are getting creative in how they recruit the best and brightest staff, and are taking pains to build their next generation of staff leaders
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January 9, 2020 Reducing energy and resource usage isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your bottom line, too.
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January 8, 2020 Fahad Aziz is CTO and cofounder of Caremerge, an EHR and engagement platform for senior living. Here, he shares his insights on the state of voice technology in senior living communities and how smart speakers can impact resident and community well-being.
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December 30, 2019 Senior care facilities are not immune to complications related to the opioid crisis. What can you do to prevent diversion and keep all medications in your facility safer?
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December 30, 2019 Finding (and modeling) a better work-life balance can benefit your entire organization
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December 23, 2019 Marketing and branding tactics that can help set your senior care organization apart from your competition.
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December 20, 2019 On-the-job training can improve quality of care and incentivize good workers to stay put.
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December 19, 2019 New technologies can improve care inside and outside your facility in a number of ways.
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December 19, 2019 If your senior care organization doesn't have a social media presence, it’s time to get one set up.
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December 12, 2019 Best practices for helping residents in assisted living facilities stay healthy.
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December 12, 2019 Integrating families and the wider community can make a potentially lonely time brighter for residents.
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November 29, 2019 A PR agency can help you execute initiatives and cope with crisis communications, but you’ll have to do some work, too.
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November 25, 2019 Is your facility in compliance with new EPA rules regarding disposal of pharmaceuticals?
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November 21, 2019 More than just feeling blue, these conditions can threaten the health of your residents.
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November 13, 2019 Cyberattacks can cause big consequences for senior care facilities. So how can you help prevent cyberattacks? Follow these five steps.
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November 13, 2019 The rise of internet connectivity in all areas of life means your senior living facility could come under attack.
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October 28, 2019 New technology can make remembering a more enjoyable experience for people with dementia.
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