Risk Management

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 »

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 »

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 »

Crisis in Care: How Senior Communities Can Tackle the Growing Staffing Shortage

In part one of this article, we explored the “America’s Unseen Workforce: The State of Family Caregiving” report, which identifies a loom... Read More »

New Study Indicates Nearly Half of the U.S. Faces a Caregiving Emergency

A new report, “America’s Unseen Workforce: The State of Family Caregiving,” identifies a looming caregiving crisis in the United States. ... Read More »

What Senior Care Communities Should Know About Employment Law Compliance

Navigating employment law compliance is a persistent challenge in the senior care industry due to the sector’s complex regulatory landsca... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Can Leverage Data to Reduce Rehospitalizations

Preventable rehospitalizations remain a top concern for senior care communities. Rehospitalizations place a significant burden on the hea... Read More »

7 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition to New Therapy Providers

Changing therapy providers in senior care communities is a complex process. It not only influences the quality of care residents receive ... Read More »

Systematic Review Finds Loneliness and Social Isolation Prevalent Among Individuals with Dementia

A systematic review published in March 2025 by Cambridge University Press reveals news information about the prevalence of loneliness amo... Read More »

Key Insurance Risk Areas for Senior Care Communities in 2025

As senior care communities face new challenges and evolving standards, their insurance needs are becoming more complex. Walter Constantin... Read More »

The Risks That Come with Outdated Technology in the Senior Care Industry

Technology plays a central role in senior care operations. It facilitates caregiving and communication, improves accuracy and recordkeepi... Read More »

Enhancing Personalization and Social Engagement with AI

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 »

Leveraging AI to Maximize Resources and Reduce Costs in Senior Care Facilities

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 »

How Senior Care Communities Can Save Money and Optimize Resources with AI

Artificial intelligence is increasingly recognized for its many advantages in senior care communities—from boosting resident safety to im... Read More »

AI in Senior Care: What Risks Should You Be Aware Of?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, it is being increasingly integrated into the senior care industry in innovative ways... Read More »

Burnout in Senior Care: How to Identify, Address, and Prevent It

Burnout can affect professionals in any field, but the senior care industry presents unique challenges that can accelerate its onset. Whe... Read More »

How AI Technology Helps One Senior Care Community Prevent Falls

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 »

How Memory Care Programs Can Reduce Hospitalizations for Residents with Dementia

The high rate of hospitalizations for residents with dementia raises complex issues. A research article published by the Alzheimer’s Asso... Read More »

How Technology Can Improve Senior Care Staff Satisfaction

Taking on a paramount role in the senior care industry, technology is often portrayed as helping communities deliver enhanced quality of ... Read More »

How One Retirement Community Navigated the Challenges of Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in September 2024, its impact was unexpected and unprecedented, in part because the area... Read More »

Strategies to Navigate Growth in Your Senior Care Community

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 »

Leveraging the Lab: Four Ways to Boost Infection Prevention (and Quality of Care)

Implementing an effective infection prevention and control program that includes a strong antibiotic stewardship program isn’t the sole p... Read More »

Antibiotic Stewardship: Revisit the Antibiogram to Improve Resident Care

In the Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies the ref... Read More »

Marcum’s Three-Year Nursing Home Review Reveals Staffing Mandate Implications and 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 Role of In-Person Contact in Supporting Older Adults Through Loneliness

The pandemic and the resulting social isolation highlighted just how important in-person interaction is for emotional well-being, particu... Read More »

The Alarming Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia and Why Early Intervention Matters

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 »

Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Resident Aggression in Memory Care Settings

Resident aggression is a common challenge in residential senior care communities, but it’s particularly prevalent in residential memory c... Read More »

How to Reduce the Risk of Tuberculosis in Senior Care Facilities

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection that poses a significant threat to health, especially in environments like senior care... Read More »