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Considerations When Offering Senior Care Dining Times

Dining plays a key role in senior care residents’ lives. Not only are meals essential to health and wellness, they also provide a valuabl... Read More »

How One Assisted Living Franchise Finds Opportunity to Thrive

While many industries are impacted by changing economical conditions, the senior care industry remains resilient and is poised for tremen... Read More »

How Technology Enhances Dining Operations in Senior Care Communities

Technology plays a key role in senior care community healthcare, staffing, resident social connections, and more. But it’s also increasin... Read More »

How New Directors of Nursing Can Navigate Challenges

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 »

New Report Sheds Light on Evolving Healthcare Needs of Seniors

The United Health Foundation has released the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Senior Report, which highlights healthcare needs and challen... Read More »

The Changing Connectivity Needs of Senior Care Communities

The growth of telehealth, Zoom, and other technologies in senior care communities means internet connectivity needs are changing, too. Se... Read More »

Recruitment Strategies to Help Senior Care Facilities Meet the New CMS Staffing Requirements

With the finalization of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities ... Read More »

New Study Reveals Preferences for Post-Acute Care at Home or in Facility-Based Settings

After a hospital stay, patients often rely on skilled nursing facilities or home health agencies for post-acute care. A new study publish... Read More »

Strategies to Help Senior Care Leaders Navigate Change

Change is inherent in the senior care industry, but it’s also a tremendous challenge that leaders must successfully navigate. New program... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Can Keep Dining Menus Fresh and Exciting

Meals are a very important part of the senior care experience, but it’s easy for dining menus to become repetitive. Fresh and varied menu... Read More »

Reactions to the Finalized CMS Nursing Home Staffing Standards

On April 22, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilitie... Read More »

The Silver Lining: Making Bath Time a Spa Experience for Seniors

Today’s seniors crave a lifestyle experience that extends beyond basic necessities. This includes their bathrooms, particularly the... Read More »

How to Manage a Diverse Senior Care Workforce

A diverse workforce brings many advantages to senior care communities, including enhanced creativity and innovation, varied perspectives,... Read More »

Strategies to Manage Staff Absences in Senior Care Settings

Senior care communities depend on their staff to provide quality care, and absences can have a significant impact on residents and remain... Read More »

How Changing Dining Room Chairs Can Reduce Your Human Resources Workload

With the staffing challenges facing the senior care industry, senior care community human resources (HR) departments face unprecedented c... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Can Leverage Telemedicine to Improve Quality of Care

On June 30, 2024, South Dakota Senate Bill 209 will go into effect. The bill appropriates $5,000,000 in federal funds for grants to nursi... Read More »

Rethinking Caregiving in America: A Framework for Growth and Sustainability

The case for supporting family caregivers as an integral part of the care team, with examples of innovation from Geisinger, Rush Universi... Read More »

Alzheimer’s Association Report Finds Lack of Care Navigation Support and Shortage of Direct Care Workers

The Alzheimer’s Association released its 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report in March. The special report, Mapping a Better... Read More »

How to Choose the Best Workforce Management Software for Your Facility

In the evolving senior care landscape, senior care communities must adapt to address shifting workforce management needs. With increasing... Read More »

How Dining Room Chair Choice Can Reduce Administrative and Maintenance Burdens in Senior Care Settings

Dining rooms are the heart of senior care communities. They are where residents, friends, and family members gather and connect, and meal... Read More »

Strategies to Boost Staff Satisfaction in Senior Care Communities

Given the ongoing staffing challenges that senior care communities face, as well as the cost of training new staff, many communities simp... Read More »

Staffing Solutions for the Senior Care Industry

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 »

Senior Living Community Finds Connections and Support from Cadet Volunteers

Finding new ways to provide residents with companionship and support can be challenging for many senior care communities. But the Kempton... Read More »

The Evolving Senior Care Industry: How to Address Senior Housing Shortages

As Baby Boomers age and enter retirement, the United States’ aging population is quickly growing. This senior population increase results... Read More »

New Study Reveals Virtual Reality Can Enhance Emotional Well-Being and Engagement in Seniors

A study by Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab in collaboration with Mynd Immersive and AT&T G5 Healthcare reveals ho... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Can Protect Residents Against Wildfire Smoke

Every summer and fall, wildfires stretch across the western United States and Canada, sending carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and partic... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Can Keep Residents Connected with Nature

In our previous article, we highlighted a study that reveals that nature may have a significant impact on overall and mental health for s... Read More »

The Importance of Nature for Senior Well-Being

Reconnecting with nature has long been regarded as refreshing and even healing. Now, a new study reveals potential benefits of living nea... Read More »

How to Reduce the Physical Demands of Caregivers, Prevent Falls, and Make Mealtimes Easier and Safer for Seniors and Caregivers

You’ll get critical info on: How traditional dining room chairs lead to potential injuries for caregivers and residents When reside... Read More »

Minnesota’s New Assisted Living Report Card Helps Families Find the Right Care

Those searching for assisted living in Minnesota now have a new tool. In late January, the state’s new Assisted Living Report Card ... Read More »