Most resident-monitoring technologies have features that are well-suited for memory care communities, but their overall system is more appropriate for residents without cognitive impairments. Dedicated memory care monitoring systems help
SPONSORED CONTENT Anyone who has built or operated a senior living community in the last two years knows that things will never be the same for the industry after COVID-19.
SPONSORED CONTENT The senior living industry workforce has experienced a major shift. On-Shift’s latest Workforce 360 report shines a light on the shift, as senior living respondents cite staffing shortages
Environmental services and housekeeping have found themselves on the front lines of the pandemic. “During these current times, these two critical departments are shining for the world to see,” says
Among the many impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on senior living communities has been an intensified focus on the crucial importance of maintenance to creating and sustaining a
We don’t need a crystal ball to see into the future. An array of predictive technologies can help communities manage issues ranging from medication supplies to COVID outbreaks and falls.
Physical fitness is a primary component of successful aging: Older adults who maintain mobility, strength, and a healthy weight can prevent or delay many health conditions and be prepared for
Disaster citizen science has spiked in participation in the past several years, yet many still don’t know what it is. It puts together two needs and activities to advance knowledge
As the evidence of racial injustice— the killing of George Floyd by a police officer and other similar slayings, attacks on Asian-American seniors, and the racial and identity disparities in
In a recent joint address to Congress, President Biden declared a “new moment in the fight against COVID-19,” and proposed a four-part plan to support a return to normalcy. The
In 2021, service dogs were part of a pilot program at Benton House Senior Living that involved educating the dogs to sniff out people who might be COVID-positive. The program
In what was a chilly month for most communities, Waltonwood Senior Living set a goal to warm hearts: Leaders, associates, and residents alike were invited to celebrate Random Acts of