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 senior care industry has long grappled with workforce challenges, but recent factors—such as the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pande... Read More »
Physicians play a vital role in ensuring that senior care residents receive the comprehensive, high-quality care needed to maintain their... Read More »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently settled a False Claims Act (FCA) complaint against the American Health Foundation (AHF), an affi... Read More »
Initial results from a two-year clinical trial indicate that lifestyle programs may have a positive impact on cognition in older adults. ... Read More »
In emergencies, every second counts. Yet first responders who lack training in engaging with individuals living with dementia can encount... Read More »
In many senior care communities, meals are prepared behind-the-scenes, with kitchens tucked away from dining areas. This means chefs rare... Read More »
Partnerships between senior living communities and colleges and programs can be powerful, offering numerous benefits to residents that wo... Read More »
Senior care communities continually face the challenge of properly cleaning durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, commodes, rai... Read More »
There’s something richly satisfying and rewarding about working in a garden daily and, eventually, harvesting foods that you can enjoy in... Read More »
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 »
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 »
For some senior living residents, the ability to have a cup of coffee before their morning cereal makes all the difference. For others, i... 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 »
Dining and nutrition are essential not only to resident health, but also to fostering social connections and enhancing overall quality of... 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 »
Effective schedule management plays a pivotal role in the successful operation of senior care communities. It not only ensures the seamle... Read More »
The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the leading organization representing nonprofit, community-based h... Read More »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the senior care industry, affecting everything from scheduling workflows to real-tim... Read More »
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 »
A new report, “America’s Unseen Workforce: The State of Family Caregiving,” identifies a looming caregiving crisis in the United States. ... Read More »
Navigating employment law compliance is a persistent challenge in the senior care industry due to the sector’s complex regulatory landsca... Read More »
Strong leadership is critical in many roles within senior care communities, yet identifying candidates who not only possess the necessary... Read More »
Cross Country Healthcare and Florida Atlantic University have released their fourth annual survey, Beyond the Bedside: The State of Nursi... Read More »
Preventable rehospitalizations remain a top concern for senior care communities. Rehospitalizations place a significant burden on the hea... Read More »
The Alzheimer’s Association has released Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report highlighting new milestones in Alzheimer... 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 »
Moving into a senior care community is a deeply emotional experience. Navigating the challenges of downsizing and coordinating the logist... Read More »
From the challenges brought on by the pandemic to the evolving landscape of the senior care workforce, employee turnover and retention re... Read More »
A systematic review published in March 2025 by Cambridge University Press reveals news information about the prevalence of loneliness amo... Read More »
