How admissions processes can win (or lose) move-ins
Unsigned and poorly executed admissions documents can have a lasting and sometimes devastating effect on a senior living community.
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Addressing senior living’s top issues with an innovative linen process
I recently sat down for a discussion with Jim Reiker, senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer of Americare Senior Living, a nationwide senior living and skilled nursing organization.
Innovative solutions could increase Medicare sustainability
For Medicare Advantage plans and risk-bearing entities to remain sustainable, they must adopt innovative quality and risk programs to meet the growing demand for effective risk, quality and care strategies, including value-based contracting and end-to-end solutions to optimize the opportunity.
How technology can help seniors connect and not be lonely
Technology is supposed to make our lives better and easier, but not everyone is benefitting from its use.
Why smart building solutions are right for senior living communities
Intelligent energy management can trim expenses, reduce energy waste, provide operational efficiency, boost revenue and improve the total resident experience.
Is a captive the right choice?
When it comes to insurance and controlling the risks related to your community, there continue to be two traditional options: transfer risk or retain risk.
Proactive security: Integrations that make a big impact
For senior living communities, security breaches can come in all shapes and sizes.
3 ways to help senior living residents affected by water shortages
Executive directors and administrators must educate the residents in their care that water shortages are real, they may last for years and everyone must do his or her part to help supplies last.
The truth about enterprise WiFi in senior care
WiFi is a hot topic in senior living and long-term care these days, often because it’s a major source of frustration. But it doesn’t have to be.
Virtual reality holds benefits for senior living residents
Staff and residents at an independent and assisted living community in Michigan are experiencing the benefits of bringing virtual reality to residents.
4 ways sales teams can foster community in senior housing
Fostering an authentic sense of community is the most important part of working in any aspect of the senior living industry, but it is especially true in sales.
What do distributors do, anyway?
Many senior living executive directors are unaware of the important role distributors play in keeping their communities open and operating effectively. Here’s what you need to know.
3 dining trends in senior housing
Lasting trends in senior living dining result in flavorful, nourishing menu items and a timeless dining experience that makes the difference in the daily lives of residents.
The future of senior living activities is virtual reality
Research suggests that virtual reality could help senior living communities improve residents’ mental and physical health.
Is it time to call in the branding experts?
Changes in the senior living sector are happening fast, and your branding will need to keep pace.
What choosing a facility taught me about our industry
Asking questions as the concerned son rather than the service provider confirmed for me that everyone at this point in their life needs to know more than “Mom needs help.”
3 ways technology can improve senior living efficiency and quality of life
With today’s broader campuses, more active seniors and specialized levels of care, staff must respond to emergencies and requests wherever the resident may be, while keeping track of individuals in a way that is minimally intrusive.
The future of senior living technology: Choice, control and connection
What if you could boost revenue, worry less about occupancy and retain employees for longer periods of time?
3 blind spots in your senior living business (and how to fix them)
Senior living professionals may have blind spots regarding prospective residents and the sales methods used to familiarize them with communities. Fortunately, ways exist to address them.
The moving parts behind data collection in senior care
As both individual seniors and their caregivers look to implement technology solutions that will have a positive daily effect on the aging experience, a couple of key elements of data collection must be addressed.
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