Senior care community designers are tasked with creating environments that cater to the unique needs of older adults. While their primary... 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 »
As the frequency and extremity of severe weather events in the United States increases, so does the risk of property damage or even total... Read More »
Moving into a memory care community marks a significant transition for a resident’s family, bringing emotional challenges and adjustments... Read More »
Sustainability is a growing conversation in the senior care industry, with concerns about climate change prompting senior care communitie... Read More »
Exit interviews are a crucial element of an employee’s departure process. When conducted effectively, they offer valuable insights into t... Read More »
While many studies have examined the effects of loneliness, those studies have only focused on the effects of loneliness at a single time... Read More »
Patient transitions from acute to post-hospital care are full of challenges. Conveying information and records, ensuring that senior care... Read More »
As hurricane frequency and intensity increases, emergency preparedness and response are of heightened importance in the senior care indus... 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 »
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 »
While many industries are impacted by changing economical conditions, the senior care industry remains resilient and is poised for tremen... Read More »
Technology plays a key role in senior care community healthcare, staffing, resident social connections, and more. But it’s also increasin... Read More »
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 »
The United Health Foundation has released the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Senior Report, which highlights healthcare needs and challen... Read More »
The growth of telehealth, Zoom, and other technologies in senior care communities means internet connectivity needs are changing, too. Se... Read More »
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 »
Change is inherent in the senior care industry, but it’s also a tremendous challenge that leaders must successfully navigate. New program... Read More »
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 »
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 »
With the staffing challenges facing the senior care industry, senior care community human resources (HR) departments face unprecedented c... Read More »
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 »
The case for supporting family caregivers as an integral part of the care team, with examples of innovation from Geisinger, Rush Universi... Read More »
The Alzheimer’s Association released its 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report in March. The special report, Mapping a Better... Read More »
In the evolving senior care landscape, senior care communities must adapt to address shifting workforce management needs. With increasing... Read More »
