Competition for residents is becoming more intense as senior living communities chase fewer qualified prospects. Getting prospects to visit your community is the first step in converting them to residents.
A pest management resolution for 2015: Put down the spray can
By
Zia Siddiqi, Ph.D., B.C.E
Jan 20, 2015
Integrated Pest Management relies on chemical treatments only as a last result. If chemical treatments are needed, non-volatile and least toxic formulations are used only in precision targeted areas. This...
Comparing energy-efficient light bulbs with old-tech lamps
By
Michael Chotiner
Dec 26, 2016
It’s been nearly two years since U.S. manufacturers stopped making conventional 40- and 60-watt incandescent lightbulbs. While you can still find a few on store shelves, the familiar incandescent...
The 9 most lucrative words in senior living marketing
By
Kevin Williams
Jun 24, 2013
Smart marketers take a look at what markets are available and then create products or services around a segment of people that fit a demographic and/or psychographic profile. Use the nine most profitable...
Pest hot spots: Receiving and storage areas
By
Greg Baumann
Feb 06, 2014
Work with your pest management professional to implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program to make sure pests aren’t given easy entry. By eliminating attractants in this area, an IPM approach...
Improving LTPAC through business intelligence and analytics
By
Rob Kerr
Jun 14, 2017
In our continually evolving healthcare landscape, data analytics is key to growing and sustaining a successful long-term post-acute care organization.
Six fundamentals of worker engagement
By
Cord Himelstein
Dec 21, 2015
Employee engagement is much more than simply making sure workers and residents are satisfied.
Senior care and comfort extends into maintenance
By
Josh Malbogat
Aug 07, 2015
We are in the midst of a senior living housing boom and maintenance has a big role in the success and growth of these communities.
F-Tag in focus: F-332 and F-Tag 333
By
Sonja Quale
Sep 20, 2016
A “significant medication error” means one which causes the resident discomfort or jeopardizes his or her health and safety.
Dietary supplement reduces osteoarthritis pain
By
Sheena Hunt, Ph.D.
Feb 24, 2016
In patients taking one Arthrem capsule twice a day, pain and stiffness were significantly reduced and physical function significantly improved.