Last month, at LeadingAge, I found that most senior living providers do indeed have a vision for change in the world — and it starts with innovation. And today, especially with the costs of care rising...
Best practices to advance palliative care and hospice training
By
Jim Triandiflou
Jul 23, 2014
The goal of palliative care is to provide patients of all ages and in any stage of illness with relief from the pain and stress they’re experiencing.
Painting and opera lessen agitation in resident
By
Jack York
Jun 06, 2016
On our journey last month in McKnight’s, we were introduced to a pilot from Brookdale.
The benefits of proactive maintenance versus reactive maintenance
By
Dan Roberge
Apr 25, 2018
Knowing the difference between proactive and reactive maintenance — and doing something about it — will save you resources and energy, increase the lifespan of your facility and its capital equipment....
A new philosophy for dementia care
By
Gary Skole
Nov 14, 2014
While most facilities provide some level of dementia care, there is emerging evidence that building a balanced day with customized structure can make a big difference in the quality of care given, while...
Positivity is not just an attitude — it’s an action.
Exploring the Top 5 life safety code citations
By
Josh Malbogat
Apr 17, 2017
Quality equipment, good design and regular maintenance and inspections are key to maintaining optimal generator performance.
How to feel confident in IT decision making
By
Rachel Weeks
Feb 22, 2016
The better you know and can articulate your needs, the easier it will be to identify the right technology solutions.
C3: The Company-Consumer Convergence
By
Shannon McIntyre Hooper
Dec 13, 2012
After spending last week in Washington, DC for the mHealth Summit, I was fully immersed in all the expected catch-phrases: engagement, education, integration, and mobility.
Millennial perspectives: What matters to millennials?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Nov 09, 2016
Over the past several months I’ve offered some thoughts on creating a culture of engagement in which employees feel connected to your facility/community and are motivated to contribute their best.