Change is inherent in the senior care industry, but it’s also a tremendous challenge that leaders must successfully navigate. New program... 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 »
On June 30, 2024, South Dakota Senate Bill 209 will go into effect. The bill appropriates $5,000,000 in federal funds for grants to nursi... Read More »
The Alzheimer’s Association released its 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report in March. The special report, Mapping a Better... Read More »
In the evolving senior care landscape, senior care communities must adapt to address shifting workforce management needs. With increasing... Read More »
Dining rooms are the heart of senior care communities. They are where residents, friends, and family members gather and connect, and meal... Read More »
Given the ongoing staffing challenges that senior care communities face, as well as the cost of training new staff, many communities simp... Read More »
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 »
As Baby Boomers age and enter retirement, the United States’ aging population is quickly growing. This senior population increase results... Read More »
Every summer and fall, wildfires stretch across the western United States and Canada, sending carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and partic... Read More »
When Oak Trace Senior Living hosted its second annual Lego celebration, residents, their friends and families, and staff all came togethe... Read More »
In January 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced a final rule on classifying workers as employees or independent contracto... Read More »
Assisted living and dementia care facilities were recently thrust into the spotlight when The Washington Post published an article highli... Read More »
Wheelchairs, commodes, carts, and more are used daily in senior care communities, posing an ongoing cleaning and disinfection challenge. ... Read More »
Loneliness has been well-established not only as a public health concern, but also as a significant and common risk in senior care settin... Read More »
Senior care communities face some unique marketing challenges compared to other industries. One of those top challenges is how to build a... Read More »
Slips and falls are often highlighted as top risks in senior care community bathrooms. But one often overlooked threat is the presence of... Read More »
Agency partners play a key role in senior care community operations. Agency partners can help communities navigate short- and long-term s... Read More »
Fly in a helicopter or hot air balloon. See George Strait or the Rolling Stones in concert. Attend a Washington Wild Things, Steelers, or... Read More »
The past few years have been trying for the senior care industry, although COVID-19 vaccinations and testing advancements have helped cre... Read More »
LeadingAge Maryland has announced a new two-year project, Scaling What Works. Designed to help maintenance staff and property managers at... Read More »
Falls are a significant risk in senior care communities, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that more th... Read More »
A new research letter explores the trends in living arrangements of persons living with dementia, particularly in light of the pandemic. ... Read More »
Navigating the resident move-in experience can be challenging, but it’s also essential that senior care communities get it right. The mov... Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic had a tremendous impact on health workers’ mental health, but a new report released by the Centers for Disease Cont... Read More »
