Please don’t feed the zombies
It’s convenient to blame many of the senior living sector’s debt woes on the coronavirus. Convenient, but not entirely accurate.
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COVID caregivers, don’t forget to take care of yourselves
Results of a new survey bring potentially troubling news for those in senior living employees and the companies for which they work: Personal exposure to the coronavirus is linked with poor mental health. Fortunately, there are steps that front-line heroes and others can take to lessen the stress they might be feeling related to the pandemic, regardless of whether they have been exposed to the disease.
COVID-19 unleashing new labor challenges for many senior living operators
Occupancy is down, revenue is declining, and it’s anyone’s guess if or when a vaccine might be available. As if that’s not bad enough, many operators soon might find themselves dealing with an assortment of new labor-related headaches — ranging from new rules to revitalized organization efforts.
Technology takes center stage in senior living in 2020
Someday, when we look back on 2020, we might well say it was the year of technology in senior living.
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8 COVID-19 tips, tricks and cautions for assisted living and skilled nursing
Assisted living and skilled nursing each have their own unique regulatory, clinical and social factors to consider when it comes to COVID-19. Here, we describe the eight challenges or issues that leaders and caregivers in these settings need to be aware of once COVID-19 affects residents in a facility.
Compartmentalization in post-COVID design of older adult communities
Senior living community owners, operators, architects and designers would be remiss to revert to designs more appropriate for medical settings, which often stifle a feeling of community and negatively affect emotional wellbeing among older adults.
4 ways to communicate inclusivity
When you hear about diversity and inclusion in the workplace — specifically in the aging services industry — what comes to mind? If an uncomfortable knot forms in the pit of your stomach, don’t ignore it. That’s a sure sign a learning opportunity has presented itself. The question is: Are you ready for the lesson?
Senior living design in the age of COVID-19
Adjusting to a new paradigm will require new thinking and maybe an investment for some senior living operators and developers.
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How technology can boost waitlist engagement and conversion in senior living
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a temporary hold on tours and visits in many areas, tech solutions can give prospective residents a real feel for a community even when they aren’t able to see it in person.
How to protect your residents by ensuring a spotless community
Senior living and care leaders who focus on adopting forward-thinking preventive maintenance can lessen the likelihood of diseases affecting their residents.
Shared air: The new enemy
Shared air is a problem that needs to be addressed to help ensure that the senior living industry isn’t decimated with future outbreaks.
Meeting the demands of consumerism in healthcare
For centuries, consumers have measured healthcare providers by one metric: clinical outcome. Today, as senior living becomes more healthcare-focused, consumers no longer focus so narrowly.
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