Staffing shortages continue to challenge senior care communities, contributing to burnout and raising concerns about the quality of resid... Read More »
Given the staffing shortages the senior care industry faces, recruitment is more important than ever. As the industry faces rising demand... Read More »
Effective communication with residents’ family members is a cornerstone of quality memory care, yet it is often one of the most challengi... Read More »
Holiday celebrations are deeply meaningful for many memory care residents and their families. Continuing cherished traditions, even withi... Read More »
Many senior care communities embrace pet therapy, recognizing the calming and uplifting effect animals can have on residents. While dogs ... Read More »
Falls remain one of the most persistent and consequential challenges in senior care. In this candid interview, Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, ... Read More »
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 »
Dining has long been a major factor in attracting new residents to senior living communities. Today, just as technology reshapes every as... Read More »
When it comes to marketing and reputation management, senior care communities often focus on social media engagement and responding to re... 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 »
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 »
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 »
