Many nursing homes are making an effort to stand out in their ability to offer more focused and individualized care for each resident, provide upgraded rooms, shift to private rooms and improve their dining...
Helping prevent falls in seniors
By
Bruce Baron
Feb 25, 2016
Do you have a plan to keep your seniors safe?
Protect yourself and your facility from bed bugs
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
Feb 08, 2016
Chicago may have found itself on top of Orkin’s list of the top 50 bed bug cities, but a look at the list shows that these resilient pests have found themselves in every corner of the country.
Understanding what residents love
By
Jack York
Feb 03, 2016
Think of your own favorite quirk and ask yourself if your organization’s culture would be able to find your own personal needle in the haystack.
How to encourage use of courtyards
By
Michael Hass
Jan 25, 2016
First, courtyards can be, but usually aren’t, about lovely landscaping.
Georgia on my mind
Jan 22, 2016
This title probably sounds familiar. It happens to be from a sentimental favorite song by Ray Charles. I’m using it here to share a memorable experience I had last week in Macon, GA where I experienced...
Top resume tips in applying for senior care jobs
By
Neidy DeJesus
Jan 15, 2016
As a researcher in one of the nation’s premier executive healthcare recruiting firms, my job revolves around resumes. A prospective employer will judge it harshly and critically. A resume is the...
End-of-life planning – not just for patients
By
Steve Byrne
Jan 13, 2016
Have you, a long-term care professional, made a plan for yourself and your loved ones?
Seven best practices for managing service creep
Jan 08, 2016
As senior living communities focus on becoming more resident choice focused, providers have come to recognize the challenge of service creep.
Keeping landscapes safe through winter
By
Mike Fitzpatrick
Dec 31, 2015
One of the biggest challenges long-term care facilities face each winter is keeping their properties safe and aesthetically pleasing during the colder months. According to a Center for Health Systems &...