senior living

Changemakers Series

The pandemic has impacted every segment of the housing industry, but it poses an even higher risk for the most vulnerable in our society. Safe, secure and stable housing has never been more essential. David Block is the director of development for the Evergreen Real Estate Group, which builds, acquires and manages affordable and market-rate […]

08 / 10 / 20

Assisted Living Aid

Testing kits, sanitization materials and personal protective equipment are essential tools in the battle against COVID-19 for senior living providers. Unfortunately, these resources are ballooning budgets for organizations already operating on thin margins. So as talks of further coronavirus relief packages continue in Congress, a coalition of senior living associations are pushing for direct aid […]

08 / 07 / 20

Learning Resources

For EHR systems, workplace training is essential. The software helps nurses deliver quality care, so it’s important that they become proficient in electronic charting and medication order management. Once they’ve learned the ropes, they get to spend more time with residents and less on technology. But when things change rapidly, as the case has been […]

08 / 04 / 20

Learning

Changemakers Series

Doing things differently is part of what separates Changemakers from the pack. At Priya Living, Founder Arun Paul fully lives up to that expectation. He’s built Indian-inspired independent living communities that bring together not just older adults but people of all ages, races and religion. “When the young people would come in, we started hearing […]

07 / 31 / 20

Changemakers Series

Leaders in senior living know that you need to take steps to stay ahead of change, even when things might seem normal in the moment. The earlier you act, the better off you’ll be. That idea is a core practice for Richard Hutchinson, CEO of Discovery Senior Living. Throughout his decades’ long career, he’s taken […]

07 / 24 / 20

Simplified Claims

Does the thought of Medicaid billing illicit groans from your staff? That’s understandable. Manual billing is time consuming, frustrating, and often riddled with errors. Fortunately, you can boost staff morale and productivity with automated billing for Medicaid. Claim submission woes can lead to high turnover Medicaid provides consistent and vital funding for senior care. But […]

07 / 23 / 20

Stories of Hope

Although a few states have begun relaxing visitation restrictions for assisted living facilities, the pandemic isn’t over yet. So senior living providers have continued to follow stringent protocols for protection. They’re doing all they can to keep residents healthy – and happy. Here’s another roundup of clients with uplifting stories to brighten your day: Festivities […]

07 / 20 / 20

Changemakers Series

Will my loved one be happier and healthier in senior living or at home? It’s a question many families are asking themselves now during the pandemic. They’ve seen headlines about case numbers, but they also know they can’t provide the care and attention needed by themselves. “If COVID has taught us anything, it has taught […]

07 / 18 / 20

Changemakers Series

Due to COVID, some older adults and their families are hesitant on the idea of assisted living. But in many cases, and especially so for seniors with cognitive impairment, the level of care required for safe aging is only available in a community setting with skilled caregivers. “At this particular time of coronavirus, we’re working […]

07 / 09 / 20

Energy Benchmarking

When you invest in your energy strategy, the rewards are proportionate. Simply put, the upgrades can pay for themselves. You just have to get the ball rolling first. That was just one of the key takeaways from our recent webinar on energy efficiency with McKnight’s Senior Living. Randy Moss of Yardi led the discussion on […]

07 / 04 / 20

Energy

Changemakers Series

The current rate of change in senior living is unprecedented. Even before the coronavirus outbreak spurred extra safety measures, providers were quickly adopting novel models and methods as the boomer generation has grown closer to becoming the core market. Mary Leary, president and CEO of Mather, has driven many such changes herself. A leader with […]

06 / 30 / 20

SRI Keeps Spirits High

It’s been months since the coronavirus arrived and upended normal as we knew it. But slowly and surely, things are stabilizing, business are reopening and people are going back to their routines. In senior living, however, safety measures remain for the protection of residents and staff. It may be many more months until anything resembling […]

06 / 29 / 20

COVID Communication

For the loved ones of residents in senior living, concerns about the coronavirus have not yet abated, even as states reopen and life gradually returns to “normal.” Residents in communities are at a higher risk for COVID, and restrictions on visits remain in place to protect them. So it’s not hard to see why family […]

06 / 23 / 20

Technology

Rollouts That Rock

For senior living communities, rolling out a new system interface is no simple feat, especially for a service as crucial as electronic medication management. And when you consider that pharmacy partners must be involved too, it’s not hard to see why implementations are often tricky. But that doesn’t mean they can’t go smoothly. Our Yardi […]

06 / 16 / 20

Technology