American Seniors Housing Association President David Schless talks about the progress seniors housing has made — and the road ahead.
Products you need, February 2017
Feb 01, 2017
Read about convertible mattresses and a pill-crushing system.
Transition game
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2017
For many residents, getting into and out of bathtubs can be fraught with danger. Fortunately, advancements in product design and workplace solutions make the transition less problematic.
A blended approach
By
Julie E. Williamson
Feb 01, 2017
As demand escalates for memory support services in the senior living sector, operators are finding that effective engagement combines high touch and high tech.
Defying convention
By
John Hall
Feb 01, 2017
Conventional wisdom holds that tech innovations are slow to take hold in senior living. Conventional wisdom is wrong.
Validating design excellence
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2017
Masterpiece Living offers clients an ‘advanced degree’ in environment to strengthen senior living communities’ cultures and objectives.
How do I increase move-ins?
By
Jim Moore
Feb 01, 2017
Referrals from existing residents are a leading source of leads and move-ins. That’s because seniors trust and listen to their peers. Here’s one way to do it.
Beyond growing pains
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2017
Brookdale had big plans: To become the first senior living operator with a national brand. But a troubled purchase and other headaches keep getting in the way.
Design briefs, February 2017
Feb 01, 2017
New involving LifeCare Services’ Trillium Woods, the Village at Mapleshade and Maplewood at Weston.
Senior living robot choice will depend on goal, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 12, 2017
Bookmark this article for the future, when you’re looking for a robot to assist staff and residents. Newly published research indicates that the type of robot senior living communities should select...