A lot went smoothly for the development of the Life Care Center of Ooltewah: Architect Bob Franklin had worked on eight skilled nursing facilities for the nursing home chain since 2008, and the design...
Ready for some labor pains?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
We don’t know by how much, but labor costs will soon rise.
There’s an app for that
By
Julie E. Williamson
Apr 01, 2015
Once seen as a luxury, tech tools are increasingly viewed as an essential part of running an up-to-date senior living organization. Few operational areas are not affected by new breakthroughs.
Serious side effects
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2015
New pain medication rules went into effect in October, forcing long-term care providers to figure out how to ensure residents receive what they need, and in comforting, timely ways.
Improving the Alzheimer’s transition
By
Kerry Mills
Apr 01, 2015
These four steps ease transitions for your families:
Capital gives sector a lift
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2015
Investors and lenders are lining up to find seniors housing projects to fund, but while this might seem like positive news, capital suppliers express concern about how to keep a lid on the potential tempest.
‘Super Agers’ may offer new insights
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Often referred to as “Super Agers,” sharp-thinking seniors close to either side of 100 have brains that could yield changes in memory care and treatment for diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s,...
Prepare for when it’s time to move on
By
Jim Moore
Apr 01, 2015
Most owner/operators say they don’t intend to sell, they plan to ride out various business cycles and they’re not about to leave the senior living industry.
GAO reports blasts use of antipsychotics
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Reports of excessive antipsychotics’ use in nursing homes have circulated for years.
Leaders pushing for greater tech role
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Members of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) recently joined federal agency leaders and industry experts to push for the adoption of health information technology by senior living operators.