Paige Cerulli |
October 5, 2020
It's vital that your facility’s marketing team pivots to stay effective during COVID-19.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
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 »
Paige Cerulli |
August 24, 2020
End-of-life conversations are difficult, but they’re an essential aspect of operating a senior care facility.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
August 17, 2020
Some facilities are moving toward allowing in-person visits again. But this is a complicated decision that needs to be made deliberately and cautiously.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
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.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
July 24, 2020
Learn how administrators at the Maryland Baptist Aged Home in Baltimore have prevented COVID-19 from entering the facility.
Read More »
As senior living dining rooms prepare to reopen in senior living communities, operators need to recognize the huge opportunity they have in restarting their dining programs.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
July 13, 2020
Staff uncertainty and rumors can lead to confusion and unease, so facilities need to adjust their communications policies to prevent and control misinformation.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
July 9, 2020
Here, we highlight some of the most versatile resources that senior care facilities can learn from and adopt.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
July 6, 2020
Thanks to quick and comprehensive action, all 93 residents of this family-owned post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term care facility have tested negative for COVID-19.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
June 29, 2020
Technology and digital content can offer some welcome distraction during this time of social distancing and canceled activities.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
June 22, 2020
In compassionate care situations, facilities may want to allow families to visit with their loved ones. Here are some guidelines for keeping those visits safe.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
June 15, 2020
There’s a lot of fear and stress surrounding COVID-19, and senior care facility staff may experience high levels of fear and stress.
Read More »
Caralyn Davis |
June 7, 2020
A minimum of every seven days, nursing homes are now required to report COVID-19 information to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
June 1, 2020
With PPE in short supply, facilities increasingly need to conserve their existing stock and find creative ways to source additional supplies.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
May 25, 2020
During the stress and upheaval of COVID-19, senior care facilities need to focus on ways to support the mental health and well-being of their residents.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
May 18, 2020
Senior care facilities’ public relations, marketing, and communications teams now play a more important role than ever.
Read More »
Elaine Howley |
May 15, 2020
As a culture, we tend to discount age and experience. This sets the stage for rampant ageism, and senior care facilities are not immune.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
May 14, 2020
Great staff are essential to quality senior care facilities, so it’s important that facilities show their appreciation for staff to retai...
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
April 30, 2020
Prompt, clear communication can help senior care facilities maintain public trust, keep residents up to date, and keep staff informed.
Read More »
Long Term Care (LTC) facilities experience unique security challenges, including access and egress control, relating to patients with dementia-related conditions.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
April 14, 2020
Investing in new hires can be expensive and time-consuming, and employee turnover can become a major expense.
Read More »
Jen Carsen |
April 13, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
April 9, 2020
High turnover rates can have a significant effect on staff-resident relationships - learn how to mitigate that problem.
Read More »
Jen Carsen |
April 8, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
Read More »
Caralyn Davis |
April 7, 2020
Staff at skilled nursing facilities and other senior care facilities risk serious illness if infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Read More »
Jen Carsen |
April 3, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
Read More »
Paige Cerulli |
April 2, 2020
Even with careful planning, senior care facilities can still experience short-staffing periods that make it difficult to cover all shifts.
Read More »
The Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and its leading media brand, i Advance Senior Care, are conducting surveys to uncover COVID-19’s current impact on senior care and long-term care facilities in the United States. The results of the initial survey are now available.
Read More »
