Technology use is evolving rapidly in the senior care industry with new advancements allowing for innovative technology applications. The...
Focus: Dining and Nutrition
How Senior Care Communities Can Keep Dining Menus Fresh and ExcitingMeals are a very important part of the senior care experience, but it’s easy for dining menus to become repetitive. Fresh and varied menus enhance resident satisfaction and enjoyment while also promoting better nutrition and wellness.
Hearing loss is a common issue among older adults, but research shows it may do more than just affect hearing. A recent study published i... Read More »
As healthcare systems brace for an escalating nursing shortage, the industry faces critical staffing challenges in the decade ahead. The ... Read More »
Resident aggression is a common challenge in residential senior care communities, but it’s particularly prevalent in residential memory c... Read More »
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection that poses a significant threat to health, especially in environments like senior care... Read More »
Senior care community designers are tasked with creating environments that cater to the unique needs of older adults. While their primary... Read More »
Risk management is paramount in senior care, but it takes on heightened significance in memory care settings. The complex challenges pose... Read More »
Emory Integrated Memory Care in Atlanta is one of nearly 400 participants to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model as p... Read More »
As the frequency and extremity of severe weather events in the United States increases, so does the risk of property damage or even total... Read More »
Moving into a memory care community marks a significant transition for a resident’s family, bringing emotional challenges and adjustments... Read More »
Sustainability is a growing conversation in the senior care industry, with concerns about climate change prompting senior care communitie... Read More »
Exit interviews are a crucial element of an employee’s departure process. When conducted effectively, they offer valuable insights into t... Read More »
While many studies have examined the effects of loneliness, those studies have only focused on the effects of loneliness at a single time... Read More »
Patient transitions from acute to post-hospital care are full of challenges. Conveying information and records, ensuring that senior care... Read More »
As hurricane frequency and intensity increases, emergency preparedness and response are of heightened importance in the senior care indus... Read More »
Food service professionals are vital to the success of senior care communities. They not only ensure a quality dining experience, but the... Read More »
Dining plays a key role in senior care residents’ lives. Not only are meals essential to health and wellness, they also provide a valuabl... Read More »
While many industries are impacted by changing economical conditions, the senior care industry remains resilient and is poised for tremen... Read More »
Technology plays a key role in senior care community healthcare, staffing, resident social connections, and more. But it’s also increasin... Read More »
The Director of Nursing (DON) role is an inherently challenging one, but those who find themselves newly appointed to a DON role in a sen... Read More »
The United Health Foundation has released the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Senior Report, which highlights healthcare needs and challen... Read More »
The growth of telehealth, Zoom, and other technologies in senior care communities means internet connectivity needs are changing, too. Se... Read More »
After a hospital stay, patients often rely on skilled nursing facilities or home health agencies for post-acute care. A new study publish... Read More »
Change is inherent in the senior care industry, but it’s also a tremendous challenge that leaders must successfully navigate. New program... Read More »
Meals are a very important part of the senior care experience, but it’s easy for dining menus to become repetitive. Fresh and varied menu... Read More »
A diverse workforce brings many advantages to senior care communities, including enhanced creativity and innovation, varied perspectives,... Read More »
Senior care communities depend on their staff to provide quality care, and absences can have a significant impact on residents and remain... Read More »
With the staffing challenges facing the senior care industry, senior care community human resources (HR) departments face unprecedented c... Read More »
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