Do nursing homes have a staffing problem or a demographic problem?
By
David Coppins
Jan 03, 2023
When we talk about staffing shortages in long-term care, we often look at caregiver burnout and nurses leaving the industry. We talk about COVID and pay rates and workplace flexibility. But staffing...
A Montessori approach to dementia care
By
Cameron Camp, Ph.D.
Charles de Vilmorin
Dec 21, 2022
A fundamental shift is necessary in the way we view dementia and care provided for persons living with dementia. By any objective measure, the medical approach to dementia has been a monumental failure....
Designers with a green thumb: Enhancing high-end senior care with biophilia
By
Blima Ehrentreu
Dec 01, 2022
Recent trends indicate an increase in healthy living and mental well-being in environments with biophilic design elements. However, incorporating nature into interiors is more than just a trend — it...
How providers can protect their residents from COVID this holiday season
By
Bill Stone
Nov 29, 2022
Let’s take a look at the risk COVID poses this holiday season and how long-term care facilities can protect seniors during this time.
Five-Star shifts have added pressure to staffing urgency — it’s time for a new approach
By
Kevin Maufer
Nov 15, 2022
Skilled nursing facilities were among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic by nurse staffing shortages, impacting patient care and staff satisfaction. As skilled nursing facilities work to...
Why open communication is key to a successful founder-investor relationship
By
Steve Lebowitz
Oct 25, 2022
We currently find ourselves in an uncertain market where a large number of companies are looking to raise capital as they look to survive in the current environment. While there is capital on the...
Meaning is medicine
By
Jennifer Stelter
Charles de Vilmorin
Oct 18, 2022
The person-first concept of the “social prescription” in senior living helps connect elders with social based, non-drug solutions using their life history, individual preferences, and current abilities....
How to manage OCD in our long-term care populations
By
Sherri Perry
Oct 11, 2022
October 9-15, 2022, is recognized as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Week, an occasion first launched in 2009 by the International OCD Association. When we think about OCD or any...
Streamlining the revenue cycle for skilled nursing facilities
By
Jill Liila
Sep 21, 2022
As a skilled nursing provider, billing and reimbursement are important considerations to ensure quality patient care and adequate compensation. Skilled nursing organizations are at a tipping point with...
Employee-owned stock ownership plans: A staffing solution for skilled nursing operators
By
Laca Wong-Hammond
Dominic Porretta
Apr 19, 2022
skilled nursing owner-operators are increasingly seeking differentiators that may enhance their employee recruitment and retention efforts. One alternative that is becoming increasingly popular is the...