Smart IT solutions, proper planning help operators harness better data.
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
A happy marriage
By
John Andrews
Dec 04, 2018
Technology and senior living are not a contradiction in terms. In fact, current trends show that they are becoming more compatible than ever.
New options emerge
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2018
Resident security in senior living today bears no resemblance to what it was just a decade ago. Locks and alarms — the stuff that long have defined resident security — always will be relevant. But...
Is it ever too homey?
By
John Hall
Oct 31, 2018
Stakeholders observe necessities, limits of ‘home-like’ design movement.
A perfect fit
By
Julie E. Williamson
Oct 31, 2018
Personalized rehab helps residents go the distance.
Price of admission
By
John Hall
Oct 31, 2018
Electronic health records no longer are optional in assisted living. Simply put: you either have them or are left behind.
Finding comfort
By
John Hall
Aug 01, 2018
Transitioning to life in a senior living community can be a challenge. Operators can help ease the adjustment by making residents feel right at home.
Going to extremes
By
Meg LaPorte
Aug 01, 2018
When it comes to infection control measures in senior living, medical waste disposal can’t be taken lightly. But operators actually might be overdoing it.
Sudden impact
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2018
Furnishings with a ‘wow factor’ can serve as a super marketing tool for communities while creating a comfortable environment for residents.