New research finds that 72% of Americans aged 40 or more years believe if they take leave from their jobs to perform caregiving duties, they should be paid for it. Do you agree?
It’ll be a shame if we don’t act soon to address caregiver issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2016
The United States probably won’t be implementing one country’s ideas to address challenges related to an aging population, but we need to do something, and quickly.
Operational design for a dementia-focused future
By
Mimi DeVinney
Aug 28, 2023
An increasing number of providers of services for seniors will be required to serve people with dementia and their caregivers across all levels of care. Aligning all facets of operations to serve this...
Addressing care quality, economic burdens of serious illnesses
By
Greer Myers
Mar 30, 2017
In their efforts to successfully address the multiple challenges surrounding the care of residents and patients with life-limiting illness, health systems, healthcare payers and at-risk provider organizations...
A plan for America: Invest in our direct care workforce
By
Daniel R. Wilson
Mar 27, 2017
PHI has released recommendations to the Trump administration and Congress for meeting the need for more direct care workers to care for older Americans and people living with disabilities.
Care coordination begins with you
By
Maureen Hewitt
Nov 16, 2015
Care coordinators are the bridge between the older adult, staff at the living environment and outside healthcare providers.
Senior living trends, challenges to watch in 2022
By
Lynne Moore
Feb 07, 2022
After two years, the pandemic still is with us, and operators continue to deal with challenges, including availability of staffing/turnover, higher labor costs, increased operating expenses and inflation.
Alzheimer’s film: Not many surprises for you, but maybe some for general public
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 30, 2017
Those who care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease every day shouldn’t expect many surprises from a new PBS documentary, “Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts.” But you still...
Seeing is believing when it comes to Alzheimer’s effects
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2018
It’s quite something to see the 10-year progression of Alzheimer’s disease in one person collapsed into a 13-minute TV segment.
How tech is reducing social isolation in senior living in the COVID-19 era
By
Shelley Symonds
Oct 01, 2020
In the time of COVID-19, it’s good to know that there are solutions today that can help loved ones and residents stay connected to family, reducing social isolation and enable busy care staff to focus...