Professional healthcare recruiters are a 21st century must-have
By
Jordan Farmer
Jul 07, 2017
In the current corporate climate, searching for new talent can be expensive, time-consuming and ultimately unproductive if the right candidate cannot be found.
Senior nutrition: Making healthy options appealing
Sep 17, 2015
It’s no secret that eating well is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.
The finishing touch in floor care for LTC
Dec 10, 2013
Floor care is one of the most costly of cleaning tasks. While costs can vary, according to one study, 93% of the costs of floor care are labor related; only 7 percent apply to chemicals and supplies.
After a successful pilot, then what?
By
Sheri Peifer
Apr 08, 2013
Like many senior care providers, at the top of our agenda at Eskaton is the pursuit of business initiatives that enable efficiencies, cost control, and better care. For us, technology has been part of...
Fighting the LTC amenities war with superior wireless service
By
Adam Baer
Jun 20, 2016
It’s a new world for long-term care providers, and the competition is fierce.
Latest risk considerations for REITs and seniors housing
By
David Friend
Mike Musick
Jun 22, 2015
With the seniors housing industry motivated to build and M&A transactions continuing to increase, consideration of long-term trends is vital.
Learning about doll therapy
By
Bruce Barnet
Dec 26, 2014
Many long-term facilities are turning to doll therapy to help their residents. Some therapists use the term “Nurture Therapy,” as they feel it is more appropriate when dealing with adult patients...
Star ratings and the consumerization of care
By
Shannon McIntyre Hooper
Oct 03, 2012
Our lives are dominated by ratings systems – personally and professionally. In personal life, crowdsourcing and wide internet access have changed how we select everything from dinner to a dry-cleaner...
Pharmacist adaptability during COVID-19 drives future innovation
By
T.J. Griffin
Aug 12, 2021
Flexibility has always been a critical skillset among pharmacists. They are frequently at the forefront of innovations in medicine, packaging, records, dispensing and technology. In addition to making...
Creating opportunities to live with purpose
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Jan 18, 2019
To overcome obstacles that prevent meaningful resident engagement, providers can start by providing activity professionals with the time, tools, and budget they need to succeed.