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 »
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 »
In emergencies, every second counts. Yet first responders who lack training in engaging with individuals living with dementia can encount... Read More »
Teamwork is vital in any workplace, but it is especially critical in senior care communities. When staff members coordinate and collabora... Read More »
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 »
The Alzheimer’s Association has released Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report highlighting new milestones in Alzheimer... Read More »
The senior care industry faces a significant nursing shortage, and the increasing aging population means senior care communities will see... Read More »
With ongoing staffing shortages in the senior care industry, finding innovative ways to support and empower the next generation of nurses... Read More »
February, American Heart Month, seems an appropriate time to focus on the nuances of caring for residents with heart failure. According t... 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 »
The franchise model is gaining momentum as the senior care industry responds to surging demand and evolving challenges. Through franchisi... Read More »
The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study, released in November, reveals that overall satisfaction with assisted living a... 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 »
As healthcare systems brace for an escalating nursing shortage, the industry faces critical staffing challenges in the decade ahead. The ... Read More »
Resident aggression is a common challenge in residential senior care communities, but it’s particularly prevalent in residential memory c... Read More »
We hope that the expert insights and best practices in this report will help guide and strengthen your workforce management approach. Our... 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 »
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 »
Food service professionals are vital to the success of senior care communities. They not only ensure a quality dining experience, but the... Read More »
The growth of telehealth, Zoom, and other technologies in senior care communities means internet connectivity needs are changing, too. Se... Read More »
A diverse workforce brings many advantages to senior care communities, including enhanced creativity and innovation, varied perspectives,... Read More »
Senior care communities depend on their staff to provide quality care, and absences can have a significant impact on residents and remain... Read More »
Given the ongoing staffing challenges that senior care communities face, as well as the cost of training new staff, many communities simp... Read More »
Assisted living and dementia care facilities were recently thrust into the spotlight when The Washington Post published an article highli... Read More »
LeadingAge Maryland has announced a new two-year project, Scaling What Works. Designed to help maintenance staff and property managers at... Read More »
Falls are a significant risk in senior care communities, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that more th... Read More »
