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 »
Fall prevention is a key aspect in keeping senior care residents safe, but it’s also a tremendous, ongoing challenge for many communities... 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 »
Alzheimer’s detection and treatment is full of obstacles, but an emerging challenge makes diagnosing and treating individuals with Alzhei... Read More »
At Heritage Pointe of Warren, a senior living community in Warren, Indiana, strategically placed displays work to trigger residents’ memo... Read More »
Resident aggression is a common challenge in residential senior care communities, but it’s particularly prevalent in residential memory c... Read More »
Senior care community designers are tasked with creating environments that cater to the unique needs of older adults. While their primary... Read More »
Risk management is paramount in senior care, but it takes on heightened significance in memory care settings. The complex challenges pose... Read More »
Moving into a memory care community marks a significant transition for a resident’s family, bringing emotional challenges and adjustments... Read More »
While many industries are impacted by changing economical conditions, the senior care industry remains resilient and is poised for tremen... Read More »
The Alzheimer’s Association released its 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report in March. The special report, Mapping a Better... Read More »
Finding new ways to provide residents with companionship and support can be challenging for many senior care communities. But the Kempton... Read More »
In our previous article, we highlighted a study that reveals that nature may have a significant impact on overall and mental health for s... 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 »
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 »
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 »
For many people, animals evoke fond memories of beloved pets. Bringing a dog into a room, for example, can prompt conversation, engagemen... 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 »
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 »
The senior living industry is undergoing tremendous changes, from the effects of COVID-19 to the increased demand for personalized, speci... Read More »
When it comes to memory care, prioritizing personal caregiving offers residents many benefits. It’s an approach that Ashley Briggs, memor... Read More »
Staff morale can impact staff performance, retention, and the quality of care that a senior care organization can deliver to residents. B... Read More »
The past few years have been especially trying for senior care residents, but even pre-pandemic, resident emotional wellness was a signif... Read More »
A new analysis by the nonpartisan and objective research organization NORC at the University of Chicago reveals that in 2033, middle-inco... Read More »
Placing a family member in a memory care facility can be a difficult and emotional decision. Memory care facilities play an important rol... Read More »
Robotic pets are increasing in popularity, particularly when it comes to the benefits they offer seniors. Given that pet therapy has been... Read More »
