Facility management

Leveraging AI to Maximize Resources and Reduce Costs in Senior Care Facilities

In part one of this article series, we examined some of the ways that senior care communities can optimize resources and save money with ... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Can Save Money and Optimize Resources with AI

Artificial intelligence is increasingly recognized for its many advantages in senior care communities—from boosting resident safety to im... Read More »

AI in Senior Care: What Risks Should You Be Aware Of?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, it is being increasingly integrated into the senior care industry in innovative ways... Read More »

Smart Strategies for Adopting AI in Senior Care Settings

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving within the senior care industry. With its ability to streamline workflows, enhance resid... Read More »

Riding the New Wave of Foodservice Technology in Senior Care

Quality food service is a crucial component of senior care, directly impacting residents’ nutrition, health, and overall well-being... Read More »

Building Better Memory Care

Our aim with this report is to help you and your organization discover new ways to think about senior care practices and continue to impr... Read More »

Burnout in Senior Care: How to Identify, Address, and Prevent It

Burnout can affect professionals in any field, but the senior care industry presents unique challenges that can accelerate its onset. Whe... Read More »

How AI Technology Helps One Senior Care Community Prevent Falls

Fall prevention is a key aspect in keeping senior care residents safe, but it’s also a tremendous, ongoing challenge for many communities... Read More »

Optimizing Skilled Nursing Care for Residents with Heart Failure

February, American Heart Month, seems an appropriate time to focus on the nuances of caring for residents with heart failure. According t... Read More »

Could Tech Supporter Be the New Must-Have Staff Role in Senior Care Facilities?

As technology continues to advance, it is playing an increasingly vital role in senior care. From enabling video calls that help resident... Read More »

Franchising Pitfalls and Wins: How to Empower Senior Care Franchises for Success

The franchise model is gaining momentum as the senior care industry responds to surging demand and evolving challenges. Through franchisi... Read More »

How Technology Can Improve Senior Care Staff Satisfaction

Taking on a paramount role in the senior care industry, technology is often portrayed as helping communities deliver enhanced quality of ... Read More »

Resident Satisfaction With Senior Care Is Up, According to a New Study

The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study, released in November, reveals that overall satisfaction with assisted living a... Read More »

How One Retirement Community Navigated the Challenges of Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in September 2024, its impact was unexpected and unprecedented, in part because the area... Read More »

Strategies to Navigate Growth in Your Senior Care Community

As senior care communities continue to grow and adapt to meet increasing demand, both residents and staff may face new changes and challe... Read More »

A New Survey Reveals the Real Importance of Food When Selecting a Senior Community

A new survey reveals that older adults prioritize food and nutrition, so much so that it may be a driving force in whether they prefer to... Read More »

The New Wave of Foodservice Technology in Senior Care

An insightful webinar where experts will dive into the powerful impact of transitioning from paper to digital in front- and back-of-house operations. Read More »

Artificial Intelligence Full of Opportunities for the Senior Care Industry

Recent years have seen tremendous advancements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), but public response to the technology has be... Read More »

Leveraging the Lab: Four Ways to Boost Infection Prevention (and Quality of Care)

Implementing an effective infection prevention and control program that includes a strong antibiotic stewardship program isn’t the sole p... Read More »

Antibiotic Stewardship: Revisit the Antibiogram to Improve Resident Care

In the Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies the ref... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Can Make the Holidays Special for Residents

The holidays can be tough times for senior care residents, especially if they have lost loved ones or aren’t able to spend the holidays w... Read More »

How to Build and Improve a Board of Directors

Effective leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving senior care community, with the board of directors serving as its strategic backbon... Read More »

How Heritage Pointe of Warren Uses Memory Stations to Support Memory Care Residents

At Heritage Pointe of Warren, a senior living community in Warren, Indiana, strategically placed displays work to trigger residents’ memo... 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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »