Staffing

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 »

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 »

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 »

Beyond the Resume: How to Assess Leadership Potential in Senior Care Candidates

Strong leadership is critical in many roles within senior care communities, yet identifying candidates who not only possess the necessary... Read More »

Number of Alzheimer’s Diagnoses Reaches 7 Million for the First Time

The Alzheimer’s Association has released Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report highlighting new milestones in Alzheimer... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Approach Employee Retention in 2025

From the challenges brought on by the pandemic to the evolving landscape of the senior care workforce, employee turnover and retention re... Read More »

Building a Better Hiring Experience: How to Create an Ideal Candidate Journey

Finding the right staff is crucial for senior care communities, and it all starts with a thoughtful hiring process. However, hiring isn&#... Read More »

VR Simulation Technology Offers New Nurse Training Opportunities

The senior care industry faces a significant nursing shortage, and the increasing aging population means senior care communities will see... Read More »

New Study Reveals Using Robots in Nursing Homes Correlates with Higher Employee Retention

New technology is having a tremendous impact on the senior care industry. Robots, in particular, are being increasingly used to help resi... 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 »

How One Senior Care Community Is Supporting the Next Generation of Nurses

With ongoing staffing shortages in the senior care industry, finding innovative ways to support and empower the next generation of nurses... Read More »

Building Better Memory Care

Our aim with this report is to help you and your organization discover new ways to think about senior care practices and continue to impr... 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 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 »

Could Tech Supporter Be the New Must-Have Staff Role in Senior Care Facilities?

As technology continues to advance, it is playing an increasingly vital role in senior care. From enabling video calls that help resident... 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 »

Resident Satisfaction With Senior Care Is Up, According to a New Study

The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study, released in November, reveals that overall satisfaction with assisted living a... Read More »

Enhancing Senior Well-Being Through Dining and Nutrition

Our aim with this report is to help you and your organization discover new ways to think about senior care practices and continue to impr... 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 »

The New Wave of Foodservice Technology in Senior Care

An insightful webinar where experts will dive into the powerful impact of transitioning from paper to digital in front- and back-of-house operations. 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 »

Colleges Take an Innovative Approach to Recruiting and Training New Nurses

As healthcare systems brace for an escalating nursing shortage, the industry faces critical staffing challenges in the decade ahead. The ... Read More »

Workforce Management for Senior Care Communities

We hope that the expert insights and best practices in this report will help guide and strengthen your workforce management approach. Our... Read More »

Essential Risk Management Strategies for Memory Care Facilities

Risk management is paramount in senior care, but it takes on heightened significance in memory care settings. The complex challenges pose... Read More »

Emory Integrated Memory Care Tests Medicare Dementia Care Model

Emory Integrated Memory Care in Atlanta is one of nearly 400 participants to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model as p... Read More »

Tips to Conduct a Meaningful Exit Interview

Exit interviews are a crucial element of an employee’s departure process. When conducted effectively, they offer valuable insights into t... Read More »