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Leveraging technology to elevate resident care and staff experience
Leveraging technology to elevate resident care and staff experience
By
Matt Phipps
Nov 17, 2022

Although change can often be difficult, it also can be exhilarating when we see the right technology being embraced the right way, to the benefit of staff and residents.

The challenges of recruiting and retaining employees
The challenges of recruiting and retaining employees
By
Jason Zuccari
Nov 10, 2022

The long-term care staffing crisis did not begin with COVID-19, but it was exacerbated by it. Now, we need to figure out what to do about it.

Casting my vote for ‘holiday napkins’ for incontinent elders year-round
Casting my vote for ‘holiday napkins’ for incontinent elders year-round
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Nov 03, 2022

I am casting my vote for “holiday napkins,” aka high-quality incontinence products, year-round as one of the best gifts we can give to those loved ones in our circles who are no longer able to play…

3 tips for helping residents adopt safe digital habits
3 tips for helping residents adopt safe digital habits
By
Ryan Greene
Oct 27, 2022

The past three years have ushered in some enormous changes for older adults. Think about it. How many of your residents spoke with grandchildren “face-to-face” on a device they could hold in their…

Digitally transforming senior housing to meet the coming older adult population boom 
Digitally transforming senior housing to meet the coming older adult population boom 
By
Brad Frasher
Oct 20, 2022

As the senior living industry prepares for the incoming surge of older adults caused by the aging US population, the most successful providers will be those that undergo a complete digital transformation.

Why bridge loans should be part of your financial toolkit
Why bridge loans should be part of your financial toolkit
By
Don Pelgrim
Oct 13, 2022

Every senior living owner and operator should know about bridge lending, especially given rising interest rates and credit restrictions.

Why senior living communities are partnering with senior relocation companies
Why senior living communities are partnering with senior relocation companies
By
Ray Fabik
Oct 06, 2022

Relocation companies can help older adults with downsizing, relocation, decluttering, estate sales and even emotional support as they prepare to move into senior living.

5 estate-planning steps your residents should know
5 estate-planning steps your residents should know
By
Davide Pisanu
Sep 29, 2022

Senior living advisers and administrators can help educate residents on the estate settlement process so that they can take the necessary steps to ease the process for their loved ones before their passing.

Balancing safety, security and privacy in falls detection
Balancing safety, security and privacy in falls detection
By
Yami Durrani
Sep 22, 2022

The advancement of artificial intelligence and cameras allows us to experience the best of both worlds — high privacy and high security.

Keeping senior living residents safe with video and audio analytics
Keeping senior living residents safe with video and audio analytics
By
Paul Baratta
Sep 15, 2022

Typically thought of as strictly security technology, today’s surveillance devices are proving that they go far beyond traditional “security” applications, contributing to overall resident safety…

Assisted living feels like home with help from SBA 504 loan
Assisted living feels like home with help from SBA 504 loan
By
Barbara Morrison
Sep 08, 2022

The SBA 504 loan program offers lower down payments than conventional commercial real estate loans, as well as fixed interest rates for the life of the loan and longer amortizations — typically 25 years…

Finding the right fit: Design lessons learned from people with dementia
Finding the right fit: Design lessons learned from people with dementia
By
Marije Seinen
Sep 01, 2022

As a user-centered designer, I’ve spent part of my career working to improve the lives of people living with dementia. In healthcare, I’ve seen firsthand that the success of a product often hinges…

The bridge to profitability: 5 reasons successful operators use bridge loans
The bridge to profitability: 5 reasons successful operators use bridge loans
By
Don Pelgrim
Aug 25, 2022

In an environment of economic uncertainty, short-term capital, or bridge lending, can prove invaluable in meeting business goals. Here are five reasons successful senior living providers leverage bridge…

Depression and falls: How data can lead to proactive care
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
‘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
Solving clinical, economic problems related to heavy adult incontinence in senior living communities
By
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
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
How to use storytelling to enrich your community
By
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
Leverage payment integrity solutions to ensure proper billing of telehealth services
By
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
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…

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