Paige Cerulli
Paige Cerulli is a contributing writer to i Advance Senior Care.
The Benefits of Paying Direct Care Workers a Higher Wage
Increasing direct care worker pay could potentially help reduce staff shortages. Read More »
How Technology Tools Help Senior Care Facilities Navigate the Pandemic
Technology has recently taken on new and significant roles in older adult care settings. Read More »
Strategies to Help Residents Cope with Loss During the Pandemic
Learn how facilities and caregivers can play an important role in helping to support residents during COVID-19. Read More »
Safely Welcoming Visitors to Senior Care Facilities
Allowing visitors back is full of new challenges. Here are some strategies to keep in mind. Read More »
Steps Facilities Can Take to Ensure Residents Get the Chance to Vote
With Tuesday, November 3rd quickly approaching, facilities need to take action now to maximize resident voting participation. Read More »
Cottages Provide the Answer to Family Visits at Senior Care Center
Learn how one facility found an innovative way to make visits safe and feasible during COVID-19. Read More »
Discovery Senior Living’s SHINE Memory Care Program Takes a Scientific Approach to Dementia
The SHINE program takes a unique approach to memory care, and it was recently recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for its work. Read More »
An Experimental Drug Seeks to Stop COVID-19 Outbreaks in Nursing Homes
A new clinical trial assesses the safety and effectiveness of LY-CoV555, an antibody against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Read More »
Marketing Strategy Changes for the Pandemic
It's vital that your facility’s marketing team pivots to stay effective during COVID-19. Read More »
Senior Living Residents Put Extra Pandemic Time to Good Use Sewing Dresses for Girls in Africa
Seniors' hard work resulted in the creation of over 350 face masks and 76 dresses for charity. Read More »
Best Practices to Integrate Contact Tracing into Daily Senior Care Facility Operations
Contact tracing is an essential tool in helping to prevent COVID-19 transmission, and it’s a tool that all senior care facilities need to implement. Read More »
How COVID-19 Could Bring a Resurgence of the “Neighborhood” Planning Model
This model features a smaller dining room and living room in each smaller “neighborhood,” reducing congestion and potential disease spread. Read More »
PPP Forgiveness Best Practices
If you anticipate applying for loan forgiveness (or already have), learn how to stay ahead of the game. Read More »
How Senior Care Facilities Can Help Minimize the Impact of Falls
Senior care facilities need to not only work to prevent falls, but also to minimize the injuries that result when falls do occur. Read More »
How Senior Care Facilities Can Improve Family Communication and Connections During the Pandemic
With COVID and budget constraints, senior care facilities are searching for ways to connect residents and their families. Read More »
Strategies for End-of-Life Conversations During COVID-19
End-of-life conversations are difficult, but they’re an essential aspect of operating a senior care facility. Read More »
Strategies to Facilitate Safe In-Person Visits
Some facilities are moving toward allowing in-person visits again. But this is a complicated decision that needs to be made deliberately and cautiously. Read More »
E-Notes Bring Residents Valuable Connections During COVID-19
The Maine Health Care Association saw an opportunity to connect children at home with seniors unable to visit their loved ones. Read More »
Mental Health Resources for Caregivers
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the senior care environment, and staff have endured significant stress, uncertainty, and emotional challenges. Read More »
Guide to Safely Spending Time Outside
Because of the pandemic, letting residents go outside requires more thought and planning than it has in previous years. But it's still highly worthwhile. Read More »
How Maryland Baptist Aged Home Avoided COVID-19
Learn how administrators at the Maryland Baptist Aged Home in Baltimore have prevented COVID-19 from entering the facility. Read More »
Clinical Trials Test New Drug for Prevention of COVID-19 in Elderly Residents
The drug has been shown in lab studies to inhibit the replication of many respiratory viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Read More »
Could Robotic Therapy Pets Support Senior Care Facility Residents?
For seniors with dementia, robotic pets can have a lifechanging effect. Read More »
Beyond the Mask: How Caregivers Can Still Make Personal Connections
For senior care facility residents, interacting with caregivers, doctors, and specialists wearing PPE, particularly masks, can be an alienating experience. Read More »
How Healthcare Administrators Can Control COVID-19 Rumors Among Staff
Staff uncertainty and rumors can lead to confusion and unease, so facilities need to adjust their communications policies to prevent and control misinformation. Read More »
Key Resources from the CMS Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
Here, we highlight some of the most versatile resources that senior care facilities can learn from and adopt. Read More »
What We Can Learn from Vernon Manor’s Zero Positive COVID-19 Cases
Thanks to quick and comprehensive action, all 93 residents of this family-owned post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term care facility have tested negative for COVID-19. Read More »
For Seniors, Digital Content Offers Entertainment and Engagement
Technology and digital content can offer some welcome distraction during this time of social distancing and canceled activities. Read More »
Precautions to Take When Admitting Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In compassionate care situations, facilities may want to allow families to visit with their loved ones. Here are some guidelines for keeping those visits safe. Read More »
