Facility management

How to Create Memory Care Spaces That Promote Calmness and Connection

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 »

How One Senior Care Community Restructured its Approach to Dining

Dining is becoming a defining differentiator in senior care, pushing communities to rethink how food service fits into the overall reside... Read More »

How Resident Councils Can Drive Positive Change in Senior Care Communities

Resident councils play a vital role in many senior care communities, offering residents a formal way to connect, collaborate, and contrib... Read More »

Strategies to Improve Hydration and Nutrition in Memory Care Settings

Maintaining proper hydration and nutrition is a constant priority in senior care, but it is especially critical in memory care programs. ... Read More »

Key Senior Living Trends to Watch in 2026

The senior living industry has undergone tremendous change over the past few years. From the effects of the pandemic to staffing shortage... Read More »

View from the Trenches: Interview with Jenny Albertson, NHA

With the senior care industry facing mounting regulatory, financial, and demographic pressures, long-term care leaders are being asked to... Read More »

How to Foster a Culture of Accountability Among Senior Care Staff

Senior care communities thrive on staff collaboration and teamwork, but their success also depends on staff accountability. Team members ... Read More »

Strategies for Effective Leadership During Staffing Shortages

Staffing shortages continue to challenge senior care communities, contributing to burnout and raising concerns about the quality of resid... Read More »

Best Practices to Improve Family Communication in Memory Care

Effective communication with residents’ family members is a cornerstone of quality memory care, yet it is often one of the most challengi... Read More »

Creative Ways to Make the Holidays Extra Special for Memory Care Residents

Holiday celebrations are deeply meaningful for many memory care residents and their families. Continuing cherished traditions, even withi... Read More »

View from the Trenches: An Interview with Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Falls remain one of the most persistent and consequential challenges in senior care. In this candid interview, Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, ... Read More »

Technology Training for Frontline Staff: How to Make Learning New Tools Easier

As technology becomes increasingly integral to the senior care industry, staff are faced with learning new platforms and tools at a rapid... Read More »

How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Families and Residents

Difficult conversations are inevitable in senior care. At some point, staff will need to discuss changing care needs or other sensitive t... Read More »

Why Tech-Powered Dining is a Key Differentiator for Attracting Residents and Talent

Dining has long been a major factor in attracting new residents to senior living communities. Today, just as technology reshapes every as... Read More »

View from the Trenches: Interview with Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD

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 SOS Framework: Sourcing, Optimizing, and Sustaining Your Senior Care Workforce

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 »

Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Strengthen Connection Between Residents and Physicians

Physicians play a vital role in ensuring that senior care residents receive the comprehensive, high-quality care needed to maintain their... Read More »

Nursing Homes Settle Allegations with DOJ for $3.61 Million; Proactive Steps to Avoid Trouble

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently settled a False Claims Act (FCA) complaint against the American Health Foundation (AHF), an affi... Read More »

Cooking and Conversation: How an Open-Kitchen Culture Fosters Meaningful Relationships with Residents

In many senior care communities, meals are prepared behind-the-scenes, with kitchens tucked away from dining areas. This means chefs rare... Read More »

Unique Partnership Puts Senior Living Residents’ Art on Display

Partnerships between senior living communities and colleges and programs can be powerful, offering numerous benefits to residents that wo... Read More »

How Automated Cleaning Improves Resident Safety and Staff Support

Senior care communities continually face the challenge of properly cleaning durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, commodes, rai... Read More »

From Seed to Table: How Micro Gardening Fosters Healthier Eating and Social Connection Among Residents

There’s something richly satisfying and rewarding about working in a garden daily and, eventually, harvesting foods that you can enjoy in... Read More »

Creating a Culture of Wellness: How Communities Can Inspire Older Adults to Embrace Exercise

A new study published in June reveals an apparent link between exercise and the reversal of prediabetes in older adults. The study found ... Read More »

Industry Experts React to Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, and it will have widespread effects on the country, but it’s poised to have... Read More »

Effective Team-Building Strategies That Get Results in Senior Care Settings

Teamwork is vital in any workplace, but it is especially critical in senior care communities. When staff members coordinate and collabora... Read More »

Quality Dining for Less: Practical Solutions to Optimize Your Food Budget Amid Rising Costs

Dining and nutrition are essential not only to resident health, but also to fostering social connections and enhancing overall quality of... Read More »

Fire Safety and Prevention: Strategies to Protect Your Community Following the Gabriel House Fire

On the evening of July 13th, a five-alarm fire broke out at Gabriel House, an assisted living facility in Massachusetts. Tragically, nine... Read More »

Strategies for Effective Workforce Schedule Management in Senior Care

Effective schedule management plays a pivotal role in the successful operation of senior care communities. It not only ensures the seamle... Read More »

NPHI’s New Clinical Guide Provides Tools to Navigate Complex Cancer Care

The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the leading organization representing nonprofit, community-based h... Read More »

Can the Senior Care Industry Survive Without AI?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the senior care industry, affecting everything from scheduling workflows to real-tim... Read More »