Dining is becoming a defining differentiator in senior care, pushing communities to rethink how food service fits into the overall reside... Read More »
Maintaining proper hydration and nutrition is a constant priority in senior care, but it is especially critical in memory care programs. ... Read More »
With the senior care industry facing mounting regulatory, financial, and demographic pressures, long-term care leaders are being asked to... 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 »
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 »
A new qualitative study examines the preventable factors that lead to nursing home placements among people living with dementia, highligh... 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 »
Physicians play a vital role in ensuring that senior care residents receive the comprehensive, high-quality care needed to maintain their... 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 »
Dining and nutrition are essential not only to resident health, but also to fostering social connections and enhancing overall quality of... Read More »
The Alzheimer’s Association has released Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report highlighting new milestones in Alzheimer... Read More »
A systematic review published in March 2025 by Cambridge University Press reveals news information about the prevalence of loneliness amo... Read More »
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 »
February, American Heart Month, seems an appropriate time to focus on the nuances of caring for residents with heart failure. According t... Read More »
The high rate of hospitalizations for residents with dementia raises complex issues. A research article published by the Alzheimer’s Asso... Read More »
Strong relationships form the foundation of a successful senior care facility. The bonds between residents, staff, and leadership create ... Read More »
The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study, released in November, reveals that overall satisfaction with assisted living a... Read More »
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in September 2024, its impact was unexpected and unprecedented, in part because the area... Read More »
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 »
