COVID, one year later
At this time a year ago, we still were unsure what the coronavirus would mean for the industry, for the country or for us personally. Now, effects are clear, even if we still don’t know all of the answers.
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Operators may soon perk up to vaccine challenge
Most senior living operators soon will need to confront the issue of COVID vaccination, one way or the other.
A big list for the small screen
If you’re like many over the past year, you’ve been spending more time inside than usual, often in front of a television, streaming or otherwise watching series and movies. A new list provides some new ideas for resident recommendations, programming or your personal life.
Do you know what it feels like to get hit by a board?
Operators had best prepare for a new reality at the NLRB. Barring an unforeseen development, there’s going to be a yet another new sheriff in town.
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Vexed by vaccinations? 5 communication strategies to encourage ongoing adoption
The reality is, if we cannot figure out the best ways to communicate, then vaccine adoption will continue to lag, plaguing healthcare workers and the broader public.
How a ‘zoom-out’ strategy can help senior living operators thrive in the post-pandemic world
As they juggle short-term challenges with adapting to the long-term implications of the pandemic, operators can benefit from the so-called “zoom-in, zoom-out approach” that has been used by many successful companies.
Preventing falls requires teamwork
Something as simple as ensuring that a pharmacist is a part of a team-based approach to preventing falls can change care for the better and mean the difference between a resident spending most of their time in their bed or enjoying life to the fullest.
Getting real: How social media helped build trust, engagement at Arrow Senior Living
It was Saturday morning, the day after we learned that senior living communities across the country were being asked to close their doors to nonessential visitors. Phones at the 26 communities we manage were ringing nonstop. Residents were fearful. Families were frustrated. And employees were doing their best to hold things together.
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How to respond faster to residents’ maintenance requests
Want to respond faster to maintenance requests at your senior living community? There’s a lot you can do to optimize your workflow, but the real trick is in beating them to the punch in the first place.
Moving beyond uncertainty: Ensuring value from business intelligence
When data are promptly and accurately entered to maintain data integrity, the data then must be analyzed to provide operators with the vital intelligence they need to make critical decisions to stabilize and grow the success of the business.
The right tech: Here’s what’s been working to stave off loneliness in senior living
Even as lockdowns are lifted and some senior living communities resume modified family visits and social programming, the pandemic isn’t over. Many older adults still will feel more comfortable limiting their interactions. That’s where technology can help.
COVID-19’s invisible consequences for residents must make us reconsider tech’s role
It seems as if no matter the issue nowadays, tech is part of the answer. Although it might keep us annoyingly glued to our phones and have its downsides, it can be a powerful force for good as well.
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