Maintaining memory
With demand escalating for memory support services in the senior living sector, operators
have a full plate of factors they must consider as they improve care and services for residents
Most recent articles by John Andrews
New ‘Traditions’ in memory care
Oakmont of Santa Clarita intends to raise the bar for memory care in senior living by establishing new “Traditions” at its recently completed property north of Los Angeles.
More peace and quiet
With more senior living facilities focusing on making their environments more homelike, there’s a problem when ubiquitous surveillance cameras, constant security buzzers and flat-screen TV monitors give the décor the look and feel of a prison
Worker’s paradise
Low-income seniors shouldn’t have to settle for cheap, cookie-cutter housing as their only independent living option, say the folks who developed the Cottages at Cathedral Square, a new 32-unit residential community in Belleville, IL.
A true ‘Residence’
If the top three point of emphasis for real estate are “location, location and location,” The Residence at Cedar Dells certainly meets the criteria.
Stretching boundaries
As more senior living residents arrive with memory-related challenges, operators are adapting. This is especially the case in rehabilitation care, according to industry experts.
Going Dutch
Shaker Pointe at Carondelet in Watervliet, NY, has a design scheme that owes everything to a religious society that had a strong presence in the upstate area during the 19th century.
More bang for the buck
When it comes to acquiring furniture and furnishings, senior living communities need to get value without breaking their budgets.
Troubled waters?
In the perpetual quest to mitigate risk in assisted living facilities, one area that appears at the top of the concern list more frequently than others is bathing.
Ventas has record quarter, unveils SNF spin-off plans
Real estate investment trust heavyweight Ventas flexed its muscles during the first quarter of 2015 as it reported record revenues and a plan to spin off most of its skilled nursing portfolio.
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