3 bold predictions for the coming year in long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Jan 02, 2018
There’s nothing like a budding new year to awaken that urge in scribes to warn better-informed readers what to expect. It must be some kind of occupational hazard. So in the spirit of not always...
Virtual visits make seniors happier
By
Jennifer Kessel
Jun 13, 2013
At Capri Senior Communities, we are always looking for ways to improve the quality of life for our residents. Today it’s more important than ever. Senior living providers are dealing with changing...
Three things that won’t happen in long-term care during 2018
By
John O'Connor
Jan 08, 2018
Last week I offered three fearless predictions for the year ahead in long-term care. So without further ado, here are three predictions every long-term care operator can count on. As in, count on NOT to...
These 3 won’t happen
By
John O'Connor
Feb 08, 2018
There’s nothing quite like a new calendar to get media types acting like story forecasters. What might be more helpful is a brief list of things that won’t be taking place.
Mission completed! Clues to the future of aging services
By
Shannon McIntyre Hooper
Nov 05, 2012
Many of us in the industry were at LeadingAge 2012 two weeks ago, where we saw a captivating collection of innovations in aging services. But after reading so much booth signage and hearing about so many...
Long-term care operators, meet Jan Brady
By
John O'Connor
Jan 15, 2018
Middle daughters around the world still relate to the fictional Jan Brady’s exasperation with her TV big sister — “Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!” So too should long-term care operators. But...
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.
How to do it: implementing IT solutions
Mar 01, 2009
New information technology products are vital, but they are seldom inexpensive. That makes it critical for providers, who are typically saddled with tight budgets, to learn how to implement new IT products...
Lord of the Rings
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 04, 2021
After mocking wearers of Apple watches not so long ago, citing an annoying interaction that took place in a nursing home lobby, I finally got one myself. I realize this makes me a hypocrite, and I’m...
How technology can enhance relationships
By
Judah L. Ronch, Ph.D.
Apr 01, 2013
There has been a trend of late to refer to specialized care of individuals with dementia as “memory care.” I understand the need for a quick, catchy title for a new product or service line...