A new free iASC webinar on Wednesday, October 12. Technology is a necessity in senior living, but choosing the right technology for your organization's unique needs is even more important. Finding the right fit can take time and requires careful planning and evaluation. Attendees will leave this session with the tools needed to successfully select and implement senior living technology at their organizations that will result in the greatest return on their investment, and a more engaged and satisfied resident base. Read More »
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 »
The ability to provide residents with quality care hinges on effective employee communication. But communication challenges are common in... Read More »
A workplace culture can affect everything from employee satisfaction to performance. A positive workplace culture can attract the types o... Read More »
Anytime multiple staff members with different personalities and work methods need to work together, there’s a chance for conflicts to ari... Read More »
Residents of long-term care facilities frequently experience sleep disturbances, and those disturbances can lead to many other problems. ... Read More »
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 »
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 »
By carefully building and maintaining the relationships that they have with staffing agencies, senior care organizations stand to benefit in multiple ways. Read More »
Senior care staff play a key role not only in the organization’s success, but also in the quality of the care that residents receive. While the senior care industry already faced significant staffing shortages pre-pandemic, the COVID-19 pandemic only heightened and exacerbated those challenges. The result? Supporting your staff and creating an employee-friendly workplace is now even more important than ever. That staff support can take many forms, from providing training and quality benefits to developing programs that ensure staff have the resources they need even when outside of work. Building a team of quality staff takes time, as well as financial resources. The better an organization can support its employees, the more appealing a workplace it becomes. Attracting the talented staff needed can become easier, and similarly, organizations can better retain the staff they already have. Read More »
From reducing the workload for staff to interacting with residents, robots are influencing and supporting the senior care industry in multiple ways. Read More »
With more and more employees seeking flexibility in their work arrangements, many senior living communities have sought ways to provide that flexibility. Read More »
When faced with the challenges of the pandemic, the senior care industry had to find innovative solutions, and whole new sets of best practices emerged to guide the industry forward. Now, senior care organizations are better able to look forward and focus on their growth and success But the industry still faces plenty of challenges. Nurses and caregivers left the industry during the pandemic, exacerbating an already pressing staffing shortage. The aging Boomer population means that facilities must be prepared to meet the increasing need for senior care services. Increasing regulations pose an ongoing challenge, and creating a safe space for residents and staff is always a priority. Read More »
