Paige Cerulli
Paige Cerulli is a contributing writer to i Advance Senior Care.
How Memory Care Facilities Can Help Families Build Support Networks
Moving into a memory care community marks a significant transition for a resident’s family, bringing emotional challenges and adjustments... Read More »
The Sustainable Senior Care Dining Experience
Sustainability is a growing conversation in the senior care industry, with concerns about climate change prompting senior care communitie... Read More »
Tips to Conduct a Meaningful Exit Interview
Exit interviews are a crucial element of an employee’s departure process. When conducted effectively, they offer valuable insights into t... Read More »
Chronic Loneliness May Increase Stroke Risk – What Senior Care Communities Can Do About It
While many studies have examined the effects of loneliness, those studies have only focused on the effects of loneliness at a single time... Read More »
How Technology Improves Transitions from Acute to Post-Hospital Care
Patient transitions from acute to post-hospital care are full of challenges. Conveying information and records, ensuring that senior care... Read More »
What Senior Care Communities Need to Know About the Risks of Hurricane Evacuations
As hurricane frequency and intensity increases, emergency preparedness and response are of heightened importance in the senior care indus... Read More »
Strategies to Recruit and Retain Talented Senior Care Food Service Professionals
Food service professionals are vital to the success of senior care communities. They not only ensure a quality dining experience, but the... Read More »
Considerations When Offering Senior Care Dining Times
Dining plays a key role in senior care residents’ lives. Not only are meals essential to health and wellness, they also provide a valuabl... Read More »
How One Assisted Living Franchise Finds Opportunity to Thrive
While many industries are impacted by changing economical conditions, the senior care industry remains resilient and is poised for tremen... Read More »
How Technology Enhances Dining Operations in Senior Care Communities
Technology plays a key role in senior care community healthcare, staffing, resident social connections, and more. But it’s also increasin... Read More »
How New Directors of Nursing Can Navigate Challenges
The Director of Nursing (DON) role is an inherently challenging one, but those who find themselves newly appointed to a DON role in a sen... Read More »
New Report Sheds Light on Evolving Healthcare Needs of Seniors
The United Health Foundation has released the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Senior Report, which highlights healthcare needs and challen... Read More »
The Changing Connectivity Needs of Senior Care Communities
The growth of telehealth, Zoom, and other technologies in senior care communities means internet connectivity needs are changing, too. Se... Read More »
Recruitment Strategies to Help Senior Care Facilities Meet the New CMS Staffing Requirements
With the finalization of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities ... Read More »
New Study Reveals Preferences for Post-Acute Care at Home or in Facility-Based Settings
After a hospital stay, patients often rely on skilled nursing facilities or home health agencies for post-acute care. A new study publish... Read More »
Strategies to Help Senior Care Leaders Navigate Change
Change is inherent in the senior care industry, but it’s also a tremendous challenge that leaders must successfully navigate. New program... Read More »
How Senior Care Communities Can Keep Dining Menus Fresh and Exciting
Meals are a very important part of the senior care experience, but it’s easy for dining menus to become repetitive. Fresh and varied menu... Read More »
Reactions to the Finalized CMS Nursing Home Staffing Standards
On April 22, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilitie... Read More »
The Silver Lining: Making Bath Time a Spa Experience for Seniors
Today’s seniors crave a lifestyle experience that extends beyond basic necessities. This includes their bathrooms, particularly the... Read More »
How to Manage a Diverse Senior Care Workforce
A diverse workforce brings many advantages to senior care communities, including enhanced creativity and innovation, varied perspectives,... Read More »
Strategies to Manage Staff Absences in Senior Care Settings
Senior care communities depend on their staff to provide quality care, and absences can have a significant impact on residents and remain... Read More »
How Changing Dining Room Chairs Can Reduce Your Human Resources Workload
With the staffing challenges facing the senior care industry, senior care community human resources (HR) departments face unprecedented c... Read More »
How Senior Care Communities Can Leverage Telemedicine to Improve Quality of Care
On June 30, 2024, South Dakota Senate Bill 209 will go into effect. The bill appropriates $5,000,000 in federal funds for grants to nursi... Read More »
Alzheimer’s Association Report Finds Lack of Care Navigation Support and Shortage of Direct Care Workers
The Alzheimer’s Association released its 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report in March. The special report, Mapping a Better... Read More »
How to Choose the Best Workforce Management Software for Your Facility
In the evolving senior care landscape, senior care communities must adapt to address shifting workforce management needs. With increasing... Read More »
How Dining Room Chair Choice Can Reduce Administrative and Maintenance Burdens in Senior Care Settings
Dining rooms are the heart of senior care communities. They are where residents, friends, and family members gather and connect, and meal... Read More »
Strategies to Boost Staff Satisfaction in Senior Care Communities
Given the ongoing staffing challenges that senior care communities face, as well as the cost of training new staff, many communities simp... Read More »
Senior Living Community Finds Connections and Support from Cadet Volunteers
Finding new ways to provide residents with companionship and support can be challenging for many senior care communities. But the Kempton... Read More »
The Evolving Senior Care Industry: How to Address Senior Housing Shortages
As Baby Boomers age and enter retirement, the United States’ aging population is quickly growing. This senior population increase results... Read More »
