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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 »

How Memory Care Programs Can Reduce Hospitalizations for Residents with Dementia

The high rate of hospitalizations for residents with dementia raises complex issues. A research article published by the Alzheimer’s Asso... 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 »

How Senior Care Facilities Can Build Community Connections

Strong relationships form the foundation of a successful senior care facility. The bonds between residents, staff, and leadership create ... Read More »

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

The senior care franchise model is gaining momentum as the industry adapts to surging demand and evolving challenges. Through franchising... 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 »

Enhancing Senior Well-Being Through Dining and Nutrition

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 »

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 »

How Personalized Wellness Services Can Deliver Quality Care

As the senior care industry continues to evolve, the demand for personalized wellness services has grown significantly. By tailoring serv... 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 »

New Report Reveals an American Caregiving Crisis: What It Means for Senior Care Communities

Caregiving for a loved one is a tremendously challenging job, but a new report sheds light on the struggles that unpaid caregivers face i... 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 Storytelling Can Enhance Your Senior Care Community’s Brand

To effectively market your senior care community, it’s essential to stand out amidst the flood of messages your audience encounters daily... 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 »

The Changing Landscape of Alzheimer’s Detection

Alzheimer’s detection and treatment is full of obstacles, but an emerging challenge makes diagnosing and treating individuals with Alzhei... 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 »

New Report Reveals Need to Rethink Care for Aging Adults

As the senior care community prepares to meet the care needs for America’s booming senior population, a new report suggests that we may b... Read More »

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 »