Marketplace Columns

Depression and falls: How data can lead to proactive care

By

Elissa Barpal, BSN, RN

Aug 18, 2022

Some symptoms of depression now can be monitored automatically, producing data that help caregivers be proactive about falls.

‘Smart’ caregiving offers benefits to residents, staff

By

Katherine Wells

Aug 11, 2022

People are retiring later, healthcare needs are changing, and senior living is getting “smarter,” with convenience and collaborative communication as benefits.

Solving clinical, economic problems related to heavy adult incontinence in senior living communities

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James Bogner, PhD, MBA, MA

Aug 04, 2022

Preliminary research into heavy absorbency adult incontinence briefs/pull-ons shows promise in addressing clinical and economic issues in senior living.

Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk

By

Cathy Lipton, MD

Jul 28, 2022

How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.

How to use storytelling to enrich your community

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Wendy O’Donovan Phillips

Jul 14, 2022

Across the ages, stories have been passed down to build culture, entertain, educate and inspire. Storytelling started as an oral tradition, evolved to pictures then to writing. A memorable story discloses…

Leverage payment integrity solutions to ensure proper billing of telehealth services

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Subrahmanyam Mantha

Jul 07, 2022

Don’t be surprised if the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services continues the COVID-19 public health emergency in mid-July, based on what government officials have said. If it ends, however, the…

Each person can and does make a difference, in big or small ways

By

Joan Devine

Jun 30, 2022

In May, I had the privilege of attending the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony in Chicago. There, I was in a room full of truly remarkable women who have contributed so much to the field…

Take control of senior living community maintenance with better reporting

By

Dan Roberge

Jun 16, 2022

Get yourself on a good digital work order system and you’ll find maintaining your senior living community effectively a whole lot easier.

4 ways to customize the dining experience at your community

By

Dirk Noteboom

Jun 09, 2022

Many senior living communities aren’t living up to their potential. They’re only offering a limited and programmatic dining experience.

Complete your C-suite with a CIO

By

Seth Anthony

Jun 02, 2022

The providers that are going to thrive and grow are those that give a seat at the proverbial table to their information technology leaders.

Worker wellness and the surprising effect of flooring in senior living communities

By

Mark Huxta

May 26, 2022

Enhancing the ergonomic conditions of the staff’s environment, including flooring, will help improve productivity and retention.

Today’s technology is revolutionizing senior living

By

Margaret DeVinney

May 19, 2022

With more than 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day, senior living is set for tremendous growth as the resident demographic moves toward the baby boomers. Those new tech-savvy prospective residents do…

6 ways to minimize risk within your senior living community

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Kenita Hill

May 12, 2022

If you can maintain a low level of risk in your senior housing community, it can keep your residents and staff members safe.

How the SBA 504 loan program can help assisted living providers

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Barbara Morrison

May 05, 2022

The SBA 504 loan program provides an affordable way to obtain funding for purchasing, constructing or refinancing an assisted living community.

The future of assisted living is green

By

Mary Fox

Apr 28, 2022

Assisted living communities have risen to meet the unthinkable challenge of navigating a pandemic while maintaining resident safety, comfort and quality of life. Now, taking a step back after so much unexpected…

How to get a jump start and attract caregivers

By

Michelle Northey

Apr 21, 2022

COVID-19 has changed the material nature of the workforce forever. The implications are wide-ranging, affecting a large swath of industries. Senior living and care is not immune from challenges in efforts…

Life plan communities earn high marks from residents

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Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA

Apr 14, 2022

Overall resident satisfaction scores went up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this finding may seem counterintuitive, there are plausible reasons for the positive scores.

Understanding executive compensation for not-for-profit senior living providers

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Cathy R. Benfer MS, PHR, NHA

Apr 07, 2022

As nonprofit boards begin looking to replace key executive positions due to succession plans or resignations, they need to consider a few “rules” to begin this process.

How technology is helping senior living centers combat omicron

By

Danielle Myers

Mar 31, 2022

Over the course of the pandemic, senior living communities have upgraded their safety plans to better protect their residents and staff from new threats. One of the most impactful ways that senior living…

Why comprehensive medication management is especially important now

By

Karmen L. Stephens, PharmD, BCGP

Mar 24, 2022

Comprehensive medication management, or CMM, is a whole-person approach to medication management that ensures that medications are appropriate, safe and effective, and that they support the individual’s…