Join us on Wednesday, August 30, for a fast-paced, interactive session with three expert presenters, including the general manager of dining services and the chief operating officer for a continuing care retirement community in New Holland, Pennsylvania, and the food solution design and culinary director of Sodexo Seniors. Read More »
Social engagement is vital to senior care residents, but facilitating it can be a challenge. With obstacles to social engagement common i... Read More »
The use of telemedicine in senior care settings accelerated during the pandemic, and we’re still understanding the various benefits and w... Read More »
In May, a lawsuit against Brookfield Assisted Living in Bella Vista concluded with a $2 million settlement. It comes less than two years ... Read More »
With the unique challenges faced in the senior care setting and the vulnerable resident population of nursing homes, residents and staff ... Read More »
Transitioning someone into a residential senior care setting is stressful not only for the resident, but also for family members who have... Read More »
A new study suggests that weight loss in healthy older adults may correlate with an increase in mortality, particularly among men. The st... Read More »
The Alzheimer’s Association has released the 2023 edition of its annual Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, drawing attention t... Read More »
Cleaning is an essential part of a senior care facility’s daily operations, and it plays multiple critical roles. The pandemic highlighte... Read More »
Technology continues to play a key role in the senior care industry, particularly as we move into the post-pandemic period. iN2L + LifeLo... Read More »
Staff training is essential to ensure that you’re able to provide residents with quality care. While staff might complete training sessio... Read More »
Care plans are an essential element of senior care, and they play a particularly important role in memory care settings. Creating and man... Read More »
It’s well-known that staffing shortages have created significant challenges for the senior care industry, but a new report released by th... Read More »
Food preparation and service are integral aspects of senior care settings. In addition to challenges such as providing a varied and appea... Read More »
In late January, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), in the Department of Health and Human Services, released the second report in a s... Read More »
Security is always a concern in senior care settings, but memory care settings face some additional security concerns. From addressing fa... Read More »
Memory care program activities are an important part of providing quality resident care. Identifying, implementing, and evaluating new ac... Read More »
Automation technology, which streamlines processes and reduces the need for human input, offers many benefits within the senior care indu... Read More »
For many people, animals evoke fond memories of beloved pets. Bringing a dog into a room, for example, can prompt conversation, engagemen... Read More »
In January, Ziegler released the findings of its December 2022 survey on technology spending among senior living organizations. Ziegler h... Read More »
Effective marketing is important to a memory care program’s success. But rather than using marketing techniques and messages intended for... Read More »
Fostering connections and communication between memory care residents and their family members is an essential element of providing quali... Read More »
Effective marketing strategies are key to building a senior care organization’s brand. By following marketing best practices, an organiza... Read More »
Sustainability is key to protecting the environment and preserving the world for future generations. It’s a hot topic in many different f... Read More »
Part 2 of a 2-part series on addressing the loneliness epidemic in senior care In part one of this article, we introduced you to several ... Read More »
From social media marketing to content marketing, senior care communities have many potential tools available to generate leads, build ce... Read More »
Part 1 of a 2-part series on addressing the loneliness epidemic in senior care The social distancing requirements of the Covid-19 pandemi... Read More »
In 2022, the largest spike in COVID-19 cases and deaths occurred in January and February, pointed out Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrat... Read More »
Dining opportunities play a major role in a senior care community’s success. The quality of the dining offerings can help attract potenti... Read More »
The senior living industry is undergoing tremendous changes, from the effects of COVID-19 to the increased demand for personalized, speci... Read More »
