Documentation plays a critical role in supporting resident health, safety, and regulatory compliance. However, in senior care communities... Read More »
Many senior care communities incorporate peer coaching into the orientation process—and for good reason. Peer coaching plays a critical r... Read More »
When many people picture a senior care community, they imagine a large, multi-story facility with dozens of private rooms. But a differen... Read More »
The pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual tours across senior care, and the format has proven its staying power. Today, many commu... Read More »
Implementing and sustaining a new process or system may seem like an overwhelming proposition to a busy director of nursing services (DNS... Read More »
Outdoor spaces offer more than just aesthetic value for senior care communities. When thoughtfully designed, they actively support physic... Read More »
Leaders across senior living are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to sharpen sales strategies, refine marketing effor... Read More »
The design of a space has a powerful influence on the people who inhabit it, which is why senior care communities place such a strong emp... Read More »
Dining is becoming a defining differentiator in senior care, pushing communities to rethink how food service fits into the overall reside... Read More »
Resident councils play a vital role in many senior care communities, offering residents a formal way to connect, collaborate, and contrib... Read More »
Maintaining proper hydration and nutrition is a constant priority in senior care, but it is especially critical in memory care programs. ... Read More »
The senior living industry has undergone tremendous change over the past few years. From the effects of the pandemic to staffing shortage... Read More »
With the senior care industry facing mounting regulatory, financial, and demographic pressures, long-term care leaders are being asked to... Read More »
Senior care communities thrive on staff collaboration and teamwork, but their success also depends on staff accountability. Team members ... Read More »
Staffing shortages continue to challenge senior care communities, contributing to burnout and raising concerns about the quality of resid... Read More »
Effective communication with residents’ family members is a cornerstone of quality memory care, yet it is often one of the most challengi... Read More »
Holiday celebrations are deeply meaningful for many memory care residents and their families. Continuing cherished traditions, even withi... Read More »
Falls remain one of the most persistent and consequential challenges in senior care. In this candid interview, Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, ... Read More »
As technology becomes increasingly integral to the senior care industry, staff are faced with learning new platforms and tools at a rapid... Read More »
Difficult conversations are inevitable in senior care. At some point, staff will need to discuss changing care needs or other sensitive t... Read More »
Dining has long been a major factor in attracting new residents to senior living communities. Today, just as technology reshapes every as... Read More »
Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD is a past Board Member of PALTmed, the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association, formerly known ... Read More »
The senior care industry has long grappled with workforce challenges, but recent factors—such as the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pande... Read More »
Physicians play a vital role in ensuring that senior care residents receive the comprehensive, high-quality care needed to maintain their... Read More »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently settled a False Claims Act (FCA) complaint against the American Health Foundation (AHF), an affi... Read More »
In many senior care communities, meals are prepared behind-the-scenes, with kitchens tucked away from dining areas. This means chefs rare... Read More »
Partnerships between senior living communities and colleges and programs can be powerful, offering numerous benefits to residents that wo... Read More »
Senior care communities continually face the challenge of properly cleaning durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, commodes, rai... Read More »
There’s something richly satisfying and rewarding about working in a garden daily and, eventually, harvesting foods that you can enjoy in... Read More »
