The importance of resident data in senior living communities
By
David Sawyer
Apr 11, 2024
The senior living industry faces challenges in effectively capturing resident data, leading to inefficiencies, missed opportunities and potential resident churn. Within these challenges, however, lies...
How mobile audiology can help improve resident quality of life
By
Katy Crisp, AuD
Mar 21, 2024
Maintaining optimal hearing is essential for senior living residents and other older adults to uphold their independence and active lifestyle. Hearing issues in many adults in the United States, however,...
How to help prevent bed bugs in your senior living community
By
Benjamin Hottel, PhD, BCE, PCQI
Mar 14, 2024
Bed bugs are some of the most invasive and resilient pests that can cause massive issues in senior living communities. Keeping bed bug outbreaks contained and prevented as much as possible is paramount...
Create a healthier senior living environment with destratification fans
By
Christian Avedon
Feb 08, 2024
In senior living communities, the health and well-being of residents are top priorities — and indoor air quality is crucial in those environments. Poor indoor air quality contributes to a variety of...
Holistic dementia care reduces staff burdens, enhances provider market position
By
Paul Tanico
Feb 01, 2024
By adopting a comprehensive strategy that balances clinical insights, lifestyle interventions and economic considerations, staff members can unlock the potential for improved outcomes and elevate the facility’s...
AI revolution in senior living communities: A strategic guide for leaders
By
Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN
Jan 25, 2024
The integration of artificial intelligence in senior living communities no is longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality, offering transformative potential in enhancing resident care and operational...
Senior living in 2024: Volatility ahead argues for rethinking risk strategies
By
Gerald Stoll
Jordan Parnell
Dec 14, 2023
The pressures on the senior living sector only abated marginally in 2023, as operators tried to maintain their balance in a precarious business and economic environment. And any significant reversal in...
Address staff burnout with innovative communication technology
By
Gary Hamilton
Dec 07, 2023
By embracing innovative communication technologies, senior living communities can revolutionize interactions between staff members and families, ensuring swift and unified information-sharing.
Medicare drug price negotiations: A game-changer for seniors’ healthcare
By
Luka Yancopoulos
Nov 02, 2023
The relatively recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which among other provisions, allows Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, marks a monumental shift in senior healthcare in America.
Robust cybersecurity is critical for resident safety. Here’s what you should know
By
Mike Skinner
Oct 19, 2023
Effective cybersecurity is a whole-organization effort and not the exclusive domain of the IT department. Nowhere is this perhaps more true — or more consequential — than for those who provide care.