The metaverse and its future-forward impact on senior care
By
Melissa Powell
Feb 12, 2024
We’re in the throes of a technological renaissance. Among the innovative tools and devices shaking up industries and leaving consumers and professionals awestruck emerges the metaverse, a fusion...
The role of automation in addressing staffing shortages
By
Melissa Powell
Jul 07, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly exacerbated staffing shortages in the healthcare industry, particularly in nursing homes and other long-term care centers. As facilities strive to bolster their...
The challenges of transitional care, and how to meet them
By
Melissa Powell
Oct 05, 2022
Transitional care — a set of actions put in place when a patient leaves a hospital or skilled nursing facility — is a vital part of the care journey and one that has increased in importance as...
Want to live longer? Find your purpose
By
Melissa Powell
Apr 15, 2022
One of the most positive things older adults can do to find purpose in their lives — whether they live in the community or a nursing home — is to prioritize socialization.