Preventable rehospitalizations remain a top concern for senior care communities. Rehospitalizations place a significant burden on the hea... Read More »
Changing therapy providers in senior care communities is a complex process. It not only influences the quality of care residents receive ... Read More »
A systematic review published in March 2025 by Cambridge University Press reveals news information about the prevalence of loneliness amo... Read More »
As senior care communities face new challenges and evolving standards, their insurance needs are becoming more complex. Walter Constantin... Read More »
Technology plays a central role in senior care operations. It facilitates caregiving and communication, improves accuracy and recordkeepi... Read More »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be a powerful asset for senior care communities, yet its adoption isn’t always met with open a... Read More »
In part one of this article series, we examined some of the ways that senior care communities can optimize resources and save money with ... Read More »
Artificial intelligence is increasingly recognized for its many advantages in senior care communities—from boosting resident safety to im... Read More »
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, it is being increasingly integrated into the senior care industry in innovative ways... Read More »
Burnout can affect professionals in any field, but the senior care industry presents unique challenges that can accelerate its onset. Whe... Read More »
Fall prevention is a key aspect in keeping senior care residents safe, but it’s also a tremendous, ongoing challenge for many communities... Read More »
The high rate of hospitalizations for residents with dementia raises complex issues. A research article published by the Alzheimer’s Asso... Read More »
Taking on a paramount role in the senior care industry, technology is often portrayed as helping communities deliver enhanced quality of ... Read More »
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in September 2024, its impact was unexpected and unprecedented, in part because the area... Read More »
As senior care communities continue to grow and adapt to meet increasing demand, both residents and staff may face new changes and challe... Read More »
Implementing an effective infection prevention and control program that includes a strong antibiotic stewardship program isn’t the sole p... Read More »
In the Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies the ref... Read More »
As the nursing home industry emerges from the challenges of the pandemic, Marcum’s 2024 Three-Year Nursing Home Statistical Review reveal... Read More »
The pandemic and the resulting social isolation highlighted just how important in-person interaction is for emotional well-being, particu... Read More »
Hearing loss is a common issue among older adults, but research shows it may do more than just affect hearing. A recent study published i... Read More »
Resident aggression is a common challenge in residential senior care communities, but it’s particularly prevalent in residential memory c... Read More »
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection that poses a significant threat to health, especially in environments like senior care... Read More »
Risk management is paramount in senior care, but it takes on heightened significance in memory care settings. The complex challenges pose... Read More »
As the frequency and extremity of severe weather events in the United States increases, so does the risk of property damage or even total... Read More »
Moving into a memory care community marks a significant transition for a resident’s family, bringing emotional challenges and adjustments... Read More »
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 »
Patient transitions from acute to post-hospital care are full of challenges. Conveying information and records, ensuring that senior care... Read More »
As hurricane frequency and intensity increases, emergency preparedness and response are of heightened importance in the senior care indus... Read More »
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 »
The United Health Foundation has released the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Senior Report, which highlights healthcare needs and challen... Read More »
