What’s On the Menu for Your Professional Development?
January 16, 2019
“Food is at the heart of any senior living community,” said Senior Dining Association founder and CEO Harris Ader, a 20-year senior food service veteran. It’s a differentiator in the senior living industry and an important part of the person-centered care and services provided to residents. From taste to environment to nutrition, it’s critical to…
NIC Launches New Resources to Support Healthcare and Seniors Housing & Care Partnership
January 10, 2019
Seniorcare.NIC.org and Housing & Healthcare blog address challenges and opportunities in value-based senior care Annapolis, Md.— The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) today launched a new digital resource to help leaders in the seniors housing & care and healthcare sectors understand and adapt to continued convergence in these sectors. As fee-for-service payment and delivery models continue to give way to value-based care, health insurers and providers are increasingly…
Programming Designed for a Healthy Mind and Body
December 17, 2018
An innovative new product for stimulating the mind and body has made its first appearance in American senior living communities. Named BikeAround™, the system combines the elements of an exercise bike with a large domed screen displaying images from Google Street View. Users pedal and steer through the interactive images to “visit” their childhood homes,…
Argentum Establishes Senior Living Standards Commission
October 12, 2018
Alexandria, Va. – Argentum’s Board of Directors has voted to establish the new Senior Living Standards Commission, which is charged with developing and maintaining voluntary standards for senior living. The Commission will be comprised of volunteer subject matter experts and other stakeholders having an interest in senior living. “By establishing this new commission, Argentum is…
Of Passion and Postage: Channeling Grief into Action
August 28, 2018
You may not think much about the stamps you use for mail—generally anything in stock at the post office will do. However, with the Alzheimer’s semipostal fundraising stamp, you’re not just getting postage: You’re getting a story. That’s because this stamp is the culmination of two individuals’ hard work and determination to raise funds that…
What Role Does Gender Play in Senior Living?
August 28, 2018
New realities, expectations drive changes and choice Nationally, senior residences are home to more than twice as many women than men, according to a 2017 Argentum report. A Pew research study shows more older couples living together. A British study reveals nearly half of older men suffer from loneliness that could compromise their health. A…
Serving the Dietary and Nutritional Needs of Older Adults
June 28, 2018
A nutritious, flavorful diet is fundamental to health and quality of life for senior living residents. However, older adults may face physical and cognitive challenges that make it difficult for them to gain adequate nutrition and satisfaction from their meals. How can providers meet these challenges to ensure optimum nutrition among a resident population with a…
Food Safety and Worker Training: A Strategic Imperative
June 28, 2018
Food service operations in senior living communities are increasingly getting attention as a source of competitive advantage. David Koelling, president of Strategic Dining Services, a dining service and hospitality management provider, knows the strategic importance of the dining operation. “For many operators, dining is the number one controllable expense, and the biggest driver of resident…
Adapting Menus to Changing Resident Preferences
June 28, 2018
At Brandywine Living, Sean Keating wants to stay on the cutting edge of culinary trends—but he also wants to tread with caution. As corporate director of culinary innovation, he recently launched a steakhouse, of sorts. It’s only open on Saturdays and only at one property. Residents can pick from three steaks, three sauces, two veggies,…
Argentum Applauds Sens. Casey and Collins in Their Efforts to Address Critical Shortage of Geriatric Health Professionals
June 25, 2018
To address the growing shortage of geriatric health care professionals and direct caregivers to support our aging population, Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee respectively, introduced the Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act. This legislation would reauthorize the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and the…
Tax Reform 2.0 and Health Care Tax Package
June 25, 2018
The Trump Administration and some GOP members have expressed interest in a second tax reform measure that would address technical corrections to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), among other tax provisions advocated by GOP members. Additionally, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) has announced intentions to advance a health…
Argentum Introduces Senior Living IQ Initiative, Demonstrating a Continued Investment in Quality
May 16, 2018
(Alexandria, Va.)—Today Argentum launched a new initiative, Senior Living IQ, at the 2018 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in San Diego, Calif. Senior Living IQ is focused on supporting the ongoing investment in quality of life for residents of senior living communities. “The industry is doing an exceptional job providing quality care and service and…