Communicating the power — and success — of connection
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 28, 2024
Older Americans Month may be winding down, but efforts will continue to share how senior living providers create relationships and connections to help older adults thrive as they age.
Assisted living innovations offer new hope for older adults with serious mental illness
By
Kimberly Hadson, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
May 28, 2024
As the population of older adults with serious mental illness grows, the long-term care industry must increase options available so everyone can find a place to thrive as they age. Assisted living has...
Creating spaces for thriving: Designing the active adult environment
By
Darla Esnard
Ryan Miyahira
May 20, 2024
As more individuals seek communities that offer both comfort and enrichment, the concept of active adult living will only continue to gain further momentum.
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.
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,...
Pinnacle achievements
By
John O'Connor
Mar 21, 2024
The second annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards celebration takes place this evening in Chicago. And what a night it promises to be.
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...
Mentoring young leaders for senior living sustainability
By
Ethan Cole
Mar 11, 2024
How do we inspire such young leaders to stay with our companies and build them into the powerhouses our senior executives present today? Mentorship programs.
Prioritizing wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
If your company or community priorities include a focus on wellness for employees, results of a new survey could inspire you to examine your policies, practices and employee education related to work breaks...