Paige Cerulli
Paige Cerulli is a contributing writer to i Advance Senior Care.
What New Vaccination Recommendations Mean for the Upcoming Flu Season
Since senior care organizations care for a vulnerable population, flu season is an annual concern. While many organizations likely alread... Read More »
The Power of Storytelling in Marketing Your Senior Care Facility
Effectively marketing a senior care organization is key to building census and maintaining a positive reputation. In addition to traditio... Read More »
Strategies to Provide Long-Term Care Staff with Upward Mobility Opportunities
The pandemic and the nursing shortage have highlighted the changing priorities and desires of health care staff. To attract and retain st... Read More »
Strategies to Boost Staff and Resident Morale in Senior Care Settings
Staff morale can impact staff performance, retention, and the quality of care that a senior care organization can deliver to residents. B... Read More »
Infection Prevention Best Practices in Senior Care Organizations
Infection prevention is a critical component of providing senior care residents with quality care. According to the 2018 study, “Nursing ... Read More »
Best Practices for Supporting Resident Emotional Wellness
The past few years have been especially trying for senior care residents, but even pre-pandemic, resident emotional wellness was a signif... Read More »
New Report Focuses on Housing and Care Options for Middle-Income Seniors
A new analysis by the nonpartisan and objective research organization NORC at the University of Chicago reveals that in 2033, middle-inco... Read More »
The Top 5 Unexpected Benefits of Digital Entry Management
Entry management is an essential and daily element of senior care facility operations. While entry management began with paper-based syst... Read More »
Use These Strategies to Fix Common Staffing Mistakes at Your Senior Care Organization
Part 2 of a 2-part series on common staffing mistakes to avoid at senior care facilities In part one of our series, we highlighted common... Read More »
Are You Making These Staffing Mistakes in Your Senior Care Facility?
Part 1 of a 2-part series on common staffing mistakes to avoid at senior care facilities Given the staffing challenges facing the senior ... Read More »
Strategies to Support the Families of Memory Care Residents
Placing a family member in a memory care facility can be a difficult and emotional decision. Memory care facilities play an important rol... Read More »
Protocol for Using Robotic Pets in Memory Care
Robotic pets are increasing in popularity, particularly when it comes to the benefits they offer seniors. Given that pet therapy has been... Read More »
Best Practices When Applying for Senior Care Grants
Grant funding can be a valuable addition to your senior care organization budget. Grants can help you to expand or start new programs, of... Read More »
Overcoming Employee Communication Challenges in Senior Care and Senior Living
The ability to provide residents with quality care hinges on effective employee communication. But communication challenges are common in... Read More »
How Creating a Positive Workplace Culture Can Help Your Senior Care Facility Thrive
A workplace culture can affect everything from employee satisfaction to performance. A positive workplace culture can attract the types o... Read More »
Use These Strategies to Resolve Conflicts in Your Senior Care Facility
Anytime multiple staff members with different personalities and work methods need to work together, there’s a chance for conflicts to ari... Read More »
Best Practices to Improve the Hiring Process and Attract the Best Candidates
In July, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance about the nursing home five-star rating system. That gu... Read More »
Addressing Sleep Disturbances in Long-Term Care Settings
Residents of long-term care facilities frequently experience sleep disturbances, and those disturbances can lead to many other problems. ... Read More »
Best Practices When Implementing a Senior Care COVID-19 Testing Program
Proper diagnosis allows organizations to respond quickly to COVID-19 outbreaks. Read More »
How a Competitor Analysis Can Boost Your Marketing
Before you start a new marketing initiative or begin a rebranding process, taking the time to perform a competitor analysis can be a valuable decision. Read More »
Strategies for Managing Social Media With Limited Staff Time
Social media and marketing experts share their favorite time-saving strategies to help you stay on top of your social postings. Read More »
How Virtual Reality Is Poised to Help Seniors
From helping residents forge valuable relationships to aiding in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke recovery, VR technology is supporting seniors in many ways. Read More »
How to Get More Out of Your Relationship with a Staffing Agency
By carefully building and maintaining the relationships that they have with staffing agencies, senior care organizations stand to benefit in multiple ways. Read More »
Best Practices in Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Pressure ulcers occur in 17% to 28% of patients over 70 years old in nursing homes, and they can be a serious health concern. Read More »
Using Technology to Support the Needs of Memory Care Residents
Technology plays an important role in the senior care industry, but it’s particularly valuable in memory care settings. Read More »
How Rock Climbing Brings Assisted Living Residents New Adventures
Residents at an assisted living facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado recently tried a new type of activity: rock climbing. Read More »
How Robotics Can Shape the Senior Care Industry
From reducing the workload for staff to interacting with residents, robots are influencing and supporting the senior care industry in multiple ways. Read More »
Strategies to Combat Ageism in Senior Care Settings
Ageism encompasses stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination toward others and ourselves that is based on age. Read More »
Actionable Steps to Improve Nursing Home Operations and Patient Outcomes
A new report on the quality of care in nursing homes details seven overarching conclusions. Read More »
