Outdoor spaces offer more than just aesthetic value for senior care communities. When thoughtfully designed, they actively support physic... Read More »
Dining is becoming a defining differentiator in senior care, pushing communities to rethink how food service fits into the overall reside... Read More »
The senior living industry has undergone tremendous change over the past few years. From the effects of the pandemic to staffing shortage... Read More »
With the senior care industry facing mounting regulatory, financial, and demographic pressures, long-term care leaders are being asked to... Read More »
Sleep plays a vital role in overall health and wellness. Poor sleep quality can disrupt emotional regulation, impair cognitive function, ... 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 »
Difficult conversations are inevitable in senior care. At some point, staff will need to discuss changing care needs or other sensitive t... 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 »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently settled a False Claims Act (FCA) complaint against the American Health Foundation (AHF), an affi... Read More »
Senior care communities continually face the challenge of properly cleaning durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, commodes, rai... Read More »
In part one of this article series, we examined some of the ways that senior care communities can optimize resources and save money with ... Read More »
Taking on a paramount role in the senior care industry, technology is often portrayed as helping communities deliver enhanced quality of ... Read More »
As senior care communities continue to grow and adapt to meet increasing demand, both residents and staff may face new changes and challe... Read More »
A new survey reveals that older adults prioritize food and nutrition, so much so that it may be a driving force in whether they prefer to... Read More »
As the senior care industry continues to evolve, the demand for personalized wellness services has grown significantly. By tailoring serv... Read More »
Caregiving for a loved one is a tremendously challenging job, but a new report sheds light on the struggles that unpaid caregivers face i... Read More »
As the senior care community prepares to meet the care needs for America’s booming senior population, a new report suggests that we may b... Read More »
Resident aggression is a common challenge in residential senior care communities, but it’s particularly prevalent in residential memory c... 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 »
Emory Integrated Memory Care in Atlanta is one of nearly 400 participants to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model as p... Read More »
Dining plays a key role in senior care residents’ lives. Not only are meals essential to health and wellness, they also provide a valuabl... Read More »
While many industries are impacted by changing economical conditions, the senior care industry remains resilient and is poised for tremen... Read More »
After a hospital stay, patients often rely on skilled nursing facilities or home health agencies for post-acute care. A new study publish... Read More »
Meals are a very important part of the senior care experience, but it’s easy for dining menus to become repetitive. Fresh and varied menu... Read More »
On June 30, 2024, South Dakota Senate Bill 209 will go into effect. The bill appropriates $5,000,000 in federal funds for grants to nursi... Read More »
Dining rooms are the heart of senior care communities. They are where residents, friends, and family members gather and connect, and meal... Read More »
Given the ongoing staffing challenges that senior care communities face, as well as the cost of training new staff, many communities simp... Read More »
