Paige Cerulli

Paige Cerulli is a contributing writer to i Advance Senior Care.

Engaging Future Residents: How to Create Early Interest in a Senior Care Community Before It’s Built

Senior care communities constantly face the challenge of attracting new residents. This task becomes even more difficult when the communi... Read More »

How One Senior Living Organization Implements Farm to Table Dining

Farm to table dining has emerged as a transformative approach in senior care, prioritizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and creatin... Read More »

Marcum’s Three-Year Nursing Home Review Reveals Staffing Mandate Implications and More

As the nursing home industry emerges from the challenges of the pandemic, Marcum’s 2024 Three-Year Nursing Home Statistical Review reveal... Read More »

The Many Ways Art Therapy and Therapeutic Art Can Support Senior Care Residents

It’s no secret that making art can be relaxing and enjoyable. But art offers many other valuable benefits to senior care residents. Throu... Read More »

The Role of In-Person Contact in Supporting Older Adults Through Loneliness

The pandemic and the resulting social isolation highlighted just how important in-person interaction is for emotional well-being, particu... Read More »

New Report Examines the Impact of Virtual Reality in Senior Care

Technology use is evolving rapidly in the senior care industry with new advancements allowing for innovative technology applications. The... Read More »

The Alarming Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia and Why Early Intervention Matters

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 »

Colleges Take an Innovative Approach to Recruiting and Training New Nurses

As healthcare systems brace for an escalating nursing shortage, the industry faces critical staffing challenges in the decade ahead. The ... Read More »

Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Resident Aggression in Memory Care Settings

Resident aggression is a common challenge in residential senior care communities, but it’s particularly prevalent in residential memory c... Read More »

How to Reduce the Risk of Tuberculosis in Senior Care Facilities

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection that poses a significant threat to health, especially in environments like senior care... Read More »

How Human-Centered Design Can Impact Resident Wellness

Senior care community designers are tasked with creating environments that cater to the unique needs of older adults. While their primary... Read More »

Essential Risk Management Strategies for Memory Care Facilities

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 Tests Medicare Dementia Care Model

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 »

Does Your Senior Care Community Have Adequate Insurance Coverage?

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 »

How Memory Care Facilities Can Help Families Build Support Networks

Moving into a memory care community marks a significant transition for a resident’s family, bringing emotional challenges and adjustments... Read More »

The Sustainable Senior Care Dining Experience

Sustainability is a growing conversation in the senior care industry, with concerns about climate change prompting senior care communitie... Read More »

Tips to Conduct a Meaningful Exit Interview

Exit interviews are a crucial element of an employee’s departure process. When conducted effectively, they offer valuable insights into t... Read More »

Chronic Loneliness May Increase Stroke Risk – What Senior Care Communities Can Do About It

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 »

How Technology Improves Transitions from Acute to Post-Hospital Care

Patient transitions from acute to post-hospital care are full of challenges. Conveying information and records, ensuring that senior care... Read More »

What Senior Care Communities Need to Know About the Risks of Hurricane Evacuations

As hurricane frequency and intensity increases, emergency preparedness and response are of heightened importance in the senior care indus... Read More »

Strategies to Recruit and Retain Talented Senior Care Food Service Professionals

Food service professionals are vital to the success of senior care communities. They not only ensure a quality dining experience, but the... Read More »

Considerations When Offering Senior Care Dining Times

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 »

How One Assisted Living Franchise Finds Opportunity to Thrive

While many industries are impacted by changing economical conditions, the senior care industry remains resilient and is poised for tremen... Read More »

How Technology Enhances Dining Operations in Senior Care Communities

Technology plays a key role in senior care community healthcare, staffing, resident social connections, and more. But it’s also increasin... Read More »

How New Directors of Nursing Can Navigate Challenges

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 »

New Report Sheds Light on Evolving Healthcare Needs of Seniors

The United Health Foundation has released the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Senior Report, which highlights healthcare needs and challen... Read More »

The Changing Connectivity Needs of Senior Care Communities

The growth of telehealth, Zoom, and other technologies in senior care communities means internet connectivity needs are changing, too. Se... Read More »

Recruitment Strategies to Help Senior Care Facilities Meet the New CMS Staffing Requirements

With the finalization of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities ... Read More »

New Study Reveals Preferences for Post-Acute Care at Home or in Facility-Based Settings

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 »

Strategies to Help Senior Care Leaders Navigate Change

Change is inherent in the senior care industry, but it’s also a tremendous challenge that leaders must successfully navigate. New program... Read More »