I Advance Senior Care
I Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care information for owners, executives, administrators, and directors of nursing at assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, post-acute facilities, and continuing care retirement communities. The I Advance Senior Care editorial team and industry experts provide market analysis, strategic direction, policy commentary, clinical best-practices, business management, and technology breakthroughs.
I Advance Senior Care is part of the Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and published by Plain-English Health Care.
I Advance Senior Care is part of the Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and published by Plain-English Health Care.
Distressed properties
At a glance… When evaluating a distressed property there are several questions that need to be addressed, including diagnosing problems, evaluating Read More » What are you doing to retain staff?
As an ombudsman volunteer for the past six plus years, I have witnessed the effects of short staffing and have also heard many of the complaints Read More » Obstacles and Solutions in real-world design
Problems overcome with creativity, ingenuity Read More » Reducing the risk of accidental hangings, entrapment
At a glance… Accidental deaths by hanging and entrapment should refocus nurse leaders' efforts on the important job of providing a safe environment Read More » Getting used to structured living
As a new resident 14 years ago, I wondered how I would get used to the nursing home's way of doing things. I thought my life here would be Read More » Benefits of ‘green’ cleaning
At a glance… Knollwood's decision to adopt a sustainable “green” cleaning strategy is based on the belief that a program rooted in best practices Read More » Design 2010 Citation of Merit Winners
Design Environments for Aging 2010: A behind-the-scenes look at six outstanding projects Read More » Suicide Prevention
My mom and her good friend, Marion, just returned from their annual weeklong winter cruise in the Caribbean. Their adventure ended with some Read More » Finding the right directory to help your seniors housing Web site
by Jody O’Donnell, SEO Manager, G5 Search Marketing Members of G5’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO) department, affectionately known as “10 SERP Read More » Reform unpopular with LTL’s online readership
This was pretty one-sided. In response to last week’s poll question, Are you satisfied with the passage of healthcare reform?, our online audience Read More » Hospice providers rejoice
Several recent decisions1 by federal courts across the country have confirmed what hospice providers have for years complained about: The Department Read More » Fourteen years of long-term care
As of last week I have lived here 14 years. When I tell people that, they usually ask, "Are you leaving soon?” My answer is I will probably live here Read More » Inviting respect into the facility
In a previous column, we addressed staff satisfaction—and what staff members really want. ‘Respect’ and ‘appreciation’ are tops on the list. Sadly, Read More » Smaller is better for dementia residents
According to Margaret Calkins, PhD, president of IDEAS, a household with eight to 13 residents is better from a dementia resident's perspective. Read More » Barriers to technology adoption in long-term care
Margaret Calkins, PhD, president of IDEAS, presenting at Environments for Aging.10 in Coronado, California, gave attendees seven tips that get in the Read More » EFA off to sunny start
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA—Beneath sunny California skies, attendees at Environments for Aging.10 began the conference yesterday with preconference tours Read More » The definition of aging well
Dr. Anjali Joseph, director of research at the Center for Health Design, defines aging well as having three components: 1. A low risk of disease Read More » Architect spends 24 hours in nursing home
I give Alanna Carter of Horty Elving a lot of credit. She is an architect who really wanted to experience what it was like living in a nursing home. Read More » Fewer outings
At this month's Resident Council meeting our activities director told us activity outings are almost nonexistent. The activity department is Read More » Serving diverse populations
The call to Jamaica, New York-based Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center comes from an excited father. “I have a new baby boy!” the Read More » Dr. El goes undercover with the NYS Department of Health
Okay, so it didn't involve a disguise, but I did make an anonymous phone call to the New York State Department of Health. When I interviewed Mark Read More » Can assisted living really be green?
There are many green products and options when it comes to interior finishes for long-term care. The industry, however, is limited greatly when it Read More » Google Local Business Listings are worth your time
Let’s start at the beginning. What are Google Local Business Listings? Google describes it as a way to customize business listings on Google and Read More » Facility weekends
Some residents get visitors on the weekends and some go on family outings. But many do not get to go out on weekends and some feel there is little to Read More » NIC panelist shreds providers on satisfaction surveys
Margaret Wylde, president and CEO of market researcher ProMatura Group, LLC, was pretty blunt this afternoon in an NIC Regional Symposium breakout Read More » A potential upset exists for skilled nursing
After talking with attendees of NIC’s inaugural National Skilled Nursing Investment Forum, the general feeling others and myself walked away with is Read More » HUD LEAN: powerful and persnickety
During today’s general session of the very first National Skilled Nursing Investment Forum (held by the National Investment Center for the Seniors Read More » Thilo’s 10 predictions for the seniors housing industry
Wednesday’s 4th Annual NIC Regional Symposium in San Diego opened with a luncheon keynote delivered by Thilo Best, chairman and CEO of Horizon Bay Read More » 