Paige Cerulli |
May 15, 2022 More than 80% of nursing home residents spend time in a wheelchair daily, so wheelchair falls are a major concern.
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March 16, 2022 There are many strategies you can use to ensure that all residents receive the nutrition they need to support their health.
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February 10, 2022 Residents leave senior care communities for a variety of reasons, but sometimes a decision to leave could have been prevented.
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February 4, 2022 There are multiple ways that facilities can improve air quality to maximize staff and resident health and safety.
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November 30, 2021 As more studies reveal the benefits of pets, senior care communities are increasingly adopting pet-friendly approaches.
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October 12, 2021 The senior care industry has undergone tremendous change recently, along with the physical buildings and layouts of senior care communities.
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October 9, 2021 There are several challenges a facility needs to be prepared for when helping residents to feel that their concerns are being addressed.
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September 6, 2021 According to the CDC, more than one out of four people age 65 and older fall each year, and falling once doubles the chance of another fall.
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March 27, 2021 Learn how The 80th Street Residence was able to transition back to a more regular lifestyle for residents.
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February 5, 2021 Will more families opt to keep loved ones at home, rather than relying on senior care facilities? What would this mean for the industry?
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October 25, 2020 Learn how facilities and caregivers can play an important role in helping to support residents during COVID-19.
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September 11, 2020 This model features a smaller dining room and living room in each smaller “neighborhood,” reducing congestion and potential disease spread.
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August 30, 2020 Senior care facilities need to not only work to prevent falls, but also to minimize the injuries that result when falls do occur.
Read More » Bryce Betteridge, CEO of SmartCells Cushioning Technology, was recently featured on a podcast about senior care to highlight how his company is helping prevent fall-related injuries in seniors.
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Mike McClernon |
August 11, 2020 Many couples want to live as many of their "better" years together, and they want solutions within senior living that allow them to live together as long as is practical.
Read More » Fall prevention is important, but mitigating the injuries that may result from a fall is equally important - and often overlooked.
Read More » Learn how SmartCells Flooring allows your loved one greater freedom to live in their home, or yours, for a longer period of time by reducing fall-related injuries.
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July 27, 2020 Because of the pandemic, letting residents go outside requires more thought and planning than it has in previous years. But it's still highly worthwhile.
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May 18, 2020 Senior care facilities’ public relations, marketing, and communications teams now play a more important role than ever.
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Elaine Howley |
February 13, 2020 48% of all structural fires in health care facilities occurred in skilled nursing facilities. You can reduce the risk of a fire becoming a tragic event.
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Karen Smith |
February 6, 2020 Fall prevention is essential not just because it helps to prevent injuries, but because it helps people maintain independence as the body ages. Here are 5 strategies.
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January 23, 2020 Provide a variety of opportunities for your residents to continue learning well into their later years.
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January 9, 2020 Reducing energy and resource usage isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your bottom line, too.
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Daniel Lummis |
October 24, 2019 Frequent contact with pets has been shown to improve cognitive abilities, enhance mood, and boost feelings of interest and enthusiasm.
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Nicole Stempak |
January 3, 2018 European manufacturer Pressalit Care has devised a sink that can be raised or lowered after installation.
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November 21, 2017 Door decals are giving a Canadian memory care facility a new look and helping residents with wayfinding and navigation.
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November 16, 2017 A Virginia resale boutique pledged $125k toward a memory care retrofit at an area senior living facility.
Read More » The cohousing trend is gaining ground with seniors as a way to downsize and live with others but is an alternative to care facilities.
Read More » Heritage Senior Living has developed a person-centered approach for memory care that is supported by physical surroundings.
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