Food preparation and service are integral aspects of senior care settings. In addition to challenges such as providing a varied and appea... Read More »
In late January, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), in the Department of Health and Human Services, released the second report in a s... Read More »
Security is always a concern in senior care settings, but memory care settings face some additional security concerns. From addressing fa... Read More »
Memory care program activities are an important part of providing quality resident care. Identifying, implementing, and evaluating new ac... Read More »
Automation technology, which streamlines processes and reduces the need for human input, offers many benefits within the senior care indu... Read More »
For many people, animals evoke fond memories of beloved pets. Bringing a dog into a room, for example, can prompt conversation, engagemen... Read More »
In January, Ziegler released the findings of its December 2022 survey on technology spending among senior living organizations. Ziegler h... Read More »
Effective marketing is important to a memory care program’s success. But rather than using marketing techniques and messages intended for... Read More »
Fostering connections and communication between memory care residents and their family members is an essential element of providing quali... Read More »
Effective marketing strategies are key to building a senior care organization’s brand. By following marketing best practices, an organiza... Read More »
Sustainability is key to protecting the environment and preserving the world for future generations. It’s a hot topic in many different f... Read More »
Part 2 of a 2-part series on addressing the loneliness epidemic in senior care In part one of this article, we introduced you to several ... Read More »
From social media marketing to content marketing, senior care communities have many potential tools available to generate leads, build ce... Read More »
Part 1 of a 2-part series on addressing the loneliness epidemic in senior care The social distancing requirements of the Covid-19 pandemi... Read More »
In 2022, the largest spike in COVID-19 cases and deaths occurred in January and February, pointed out Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrat... Read More »
Dining opportunities play a major role in a senior care community’s success. The quality of the dining offerings can help attract potenti... Read More »
The senior living industry is undergoing tremendous changes, from the effects of COVID-19 to the increased demand for personalized, speci... Read More »
When it comes to memory care, prioritizing personal caregiving offers residents many benefits. It’s an approach that Ashley Briggs, memor... Read More »
Staff evaluations are a key element of measuring employee performance and ensuring staff receive the support they need. But some common i... Read More »
Senior care organizations, as well as healthcare organizations, tend to naturally develop silos. This siloed structure may not be intenti... Read More »
On October 12th, I Advance Senior Care had the pleasure of hosting a webinar titled “Taking the Resident Experience to the Next Level: An... Read More »
In this new webinar, we dive into how disparate platforms can create headaches for senior care staff and residents, offer tips and tricks for evaluating senior living technology, and share ways to drive tech adoption to create the best resident experience possible. Read More »
Quality Assurance (QA) refers to the identification, assessment, correction, and monitoring of all aspects of patient care. It is designe... Read More »
Learn how to give time back to staff, create quality healthcare experiences via efficiency, and make technology work for you in a new webinar Read More »
Since senior care organizations care for a vulnerable population, flu season is an annual concern. While many organizations likely alread... Read More »
The pandemic and the nursing shortage have highlighted the changing priorities and desires of health care staff. To attract and retain st... Read More »
Infection prevention is a critical component of providing senior care residents with quality care. According to the 2018 study, “Nursing ... Read More »
The past few years have been especially trying for senior care residents, but even pre-pandemic, resident emotional wellness was a signif... Read More »
A new analysis by the nonpartisan and objective research organization NORC at the University of Chicago reveals that in 2033, middle-inco... Read More »