NIC: Labor issues critical to senior living market assessment
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 25, 2019
Labor issues are critical considerations for senior living operators and developers when assessing markets, National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Chief Economist Beth Burnham Mace told...
Peer-to-Peer: Libertana closes the staffing gap with education and technology
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 11, 2021
In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, Libertana took a moment to celebrate last month.
Staffing challenges are easy to see, hard to fix
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2021
It’s not exactly a secret that the field could do a better job of luring good candidates and making sure they do their jobs well. So why isn’t that happening? In a word, economics.
Provider group releases report on leveraging technology for long-term care workforce needs
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 24, 2023
LeadingAge has released a new tool for members that helps outline the myriad technology solutions aimed at workforce needs for senior living.
Nurses want more involvement in designing tech solutions for seniors, report finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 12, 2023
Nurses should be taking a more active role in healthcare technology design, and they should train for tech literacy, a study concludes.
Senior living operators now drafting internal guidelines for AI use for staff, residents
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
LTC operator Cypress Living, which operates communities in Florida, recently created internal guidelines for responsible AI use.
Tech can aid senior living and care staff, but cost and privacy still big concerns: expert weighs in
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
Some challenges related to properly staffing skilled nursing facilities can be met by using tools like patient monitoring, an expert on health technology notes.
More tech tools available to expand access to desperately needed caregiver workforce
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
A newly announced partnership will help connect LTC operators using certain attendance software with thousands in an on-demand workforce.
Senior living braces for a workplace shift
By
John O'Connor
Jan 28, 2021
From strictly a policy perspective, President Trump was more of a business person’s ally. But he was defeated by a man who promised to bring a lot of change. And this week we got a real taste of how...
How a senior living provider freed up employees to pursue their passions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2023
A few years ago, United Methodist Communities embarked on a digital transformation to improve productivity, drive innovation and improve resident and employee experiences.