As the senior living industry wraps up the year, it’s becoming clear certain kinds of projects and funding options are more popular than ever. Here is where the best bets are being made.
Beyond clean
By
Julie E. Williamson
Oct 17, 2019
Good laundry practices aid infection control efforts.
No trade-off required
By
Julie E. Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
Robust security solutions help residents retain choice without sacrificing safety.
Medication assistance
By
John Hall
Apr 15, 2019
More operators are turning to pharmacy service providers for expertise and service. As for the many possible reasons, let us count the ways…
Tech earns its pay
By
Julie E. Williamson
Apr 15, 2019
IT is making a big splash when it comes to labor management. From recruiting, to hiring to training to career paths, tech tools are opening up new doors — and there’s more to come.
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.
Is it ever too homey?
By
John Hall
Oct 31, 2018
Stakeholders observe necessities, limits of ‘home-like’ design movement.
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.
Scrub-a-dub-dub
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2018
Bathing can be a pleasing, even therapeutic activity for senior living residents. Private baths have become more prevalent, yet the centralized bathing area continues to serve an essential purpose.
Gaining or slipping?
By
John Hall
Mar 01, 2018
Tech tools increasingly are becoming visible in the senior living space — yet in many ways, the field finds itself playing catch up.