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 »
Agency partners play a key role in senior care community operations. Agency partners can help communities navigate short- and long-term s... 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 »
The surge of technology use during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many technological advancements benefitting senior care communities.... Read More »
For nursing home residents, traveling off site to dialysis appointments can be problematic. In such a situation, residents may spend hour... Read More »
When Canterbury Woods Williamsville and Canterbury Woods Gates Circle won a 2023 MEMIC Award for Excellence in Safety, it marked the succ... Read More »
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing homes, their residents, and staff drew attention to the staffing shortages the industry h... Read More »
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a crucial role in delivering personalized and compassionate care to elderly residents. Adequate ... Read More »
Holidays give us a chance to celebrate with family and friends, and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas can be bright spots in a lon... Read More »
Senior care communities spend a great deal of energy focused on resident safety, but one key element of resident safety that is often ove... Read More »
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new proposed rule has generated lots of discussion within the senior care industry.... Read More »
On August 30, 2023, iAdvance Senior Care hosted a webinar titled “How to Design a Dining Plan That Works for Senior Living Communities.” ... Read More »
The pandemic highlighted the effects of loneliness on seniors and the overall prevalence of loneliness in senior care settings. Lonelines... Read More »
On October 4, 2023, more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job, resulting in the largest healthcare worker strike in U... Read More »
Elder abuse in nursing homes is a deeply troubling issue that poses a serious threat to the safety and well-being of residents. In June 2... Read More »
Internship programs provide a valuable opportunity for young people to explore potential career paths, acquire hands-on experience, and e... Read More »
The new social determinants of health (SDOH) items that are being added to the MDS effective Oct. 1, 2023, can be shocking to nurse asses... Read More »
Crafting Custom Dining Solutions: Discover expert tips on tailoring dining plans for senior living communities. Create a nourishing and enjoyable culinary experience today! Read More »
Staff meetings play a key role in the smooth operation of senior care facilities. When done efficiently, meetings serve as the cornerston... Read More »
In June 2023, the Juilliard Extension Division and Sunrise at East 56th, a lifestyle community managed by Sunrise Senior Living on Manhat... Read More »
ArchCare, the Archdiocese of New York’s healthcare system that cares for more than 10,000 seniors, the poor, and persons with special nee... Read More »
Cybersecurity is an ever-increasing concern today, as the growing reliance on digital technologies exposes individuals and organizations ... Read More »
The use of telemedicine in senior care settings accelerated during the pandemic, and we’re still understanding the various benefits and w... Read More »
