Harnessing analytics to optimize staff efficiency and reduce burnout in senior living
By
Kunaal Goel
May 16, 2024
it is important to use technology to optimize staff efficiency and avoid staff burnout, especially as we consider the incoming demographic changes with the baby boomer generation aging into senior living...
Two documentaries could bring attention, not all of it wanted
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 13, 2024
The past couple of weeks have brought news of two upcoming documentaries that promise to shine a spotlight on senior living, warts and all.
Strategic grant initiatives: How to elevate diversity and inclusion in senior living communities
By
Diane Massey
May 13, 2024
A feeling of belonging should define every resident’s experience in a senior living community, and it helps with recruiting and retaining staff members, too. Here are four steps to making that happen.
Senior living operators often overlook this source of innovation
By
John O'Connor
May 09, 2024
Senior living excelled in pioneering dementia care and spearheading initiatives such as concierge-based services and community integration. Despite those strides, the industry largely has overlooked a...
Assisted living as ‘host of the party’
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2024
With federal, state and local lawmakers and regulators increasingly scrutinizing assisted living operators individually and at the corporate and industry levels, it will be critical for providers and their...
On-demand nurses are not the same as on-demand drivers under new DOL rules
By
Ed Lenz, Esq.
May 06, 2024
Unless strong action is taken, 1099 platform providers will create a new era where inadequately trained and poorly supervised independent contractors become the new norm for temporary nursing care.
Bringing comfort and care to residents through heated towel racks
By
Fred Salati
May 02, 2024
Senior living communities increasingly are incorporating the comforts of home to meet the needs and wants of residents and prospective residents.
Old age isn’t what it used to be
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 29, 2024
Results of a study released this past week show that over the years, people have changed their ideas about when “old age” begins, and it’s later than it used to be.
We all share responsibility to support older adults adequately
By
Marta Hill Gray
Apr 25, 2024
We all share the responsibility to support older adults adequately. If we do, our entire country will benefit.
Philanthropy is a team sport
By
Z. Allen Abbott, PhD
Marianna Calabrese
Cheryl Franceschi
Sarah Malchow
Lisa Woletz
Apr 22, 2024
The most essential characteristic for philanthropic success is teamwork. When all understand their vested interest in philanthropy’s success, and they understand the role they play, everyone wins.