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How Senior Caregivers Can Better Recognize Pain in Residents Who Cannot Self-Report
Pain management for senior care residents is a complex issue due to the challenges of managing chronic health conditions, age-related changes, and, in some cases, cognitive impairment. However, managing pain becomes even more challenging for residents who cannot self-report…
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6 Best Practices for Managing Allergies in Communal Senior Dining Facilities
Communal dining facilities offer tremendous value in senior care communities by encouraging social interaction between residents. Residents often look forward to meals, conversing with others, and simply being in a social group. But for residents with food allergies, communal…
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6 Best Practices for Improving Resident Participation in Chair Yoga and Low-Impact Conditioning
Physical conditioning can help seniors improve their strength and endurance while maintaining stability, with accessible options like chair yoga and low-impact exercises making it easier for residents to participate. While some residents may be initially hesitant or skeptical…
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How to Navigate Heightened Emotions During Sales Calls
For families searching for care for a loved one and individuals exploring care options for themselves, sales calls can bring a range of strong emotions, including grief, fear, and frustration. Senior care sales teams must be prepared to respond with empathy and understanding,…
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View From the Trenches: Interview with Clifton J. Porter
In this issue of View from the Trenches, we are pleased to interview Clifton (“Clif”) J. Porter, II, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). Clif previously served as AHCA/NCAL’s senior vice president for…
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6 Steps to Design an Effective Pest Control Strategy in Your Senior Living Facility
Effective pest control comes with unique challenges for senior care communities. Centralized, shared spaces make it easy for infestations to grow, while visitors and staff may carry pests into the building on their clothing. Pests can pose serious risks to residents’ health and…
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Could Food Be the Missing Piece to the Longevity Movement?
Longevity is a growing focus among the general population and within the senior care industry. From wearable health monitoring devices to new wellness trends, there is increasing interest in helping people live longer, healthier lives. But food and nutrition often remain absent…
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Senior Care Sales and Marketing: Strategies to Reach and Engage Today’s Prospects
Our aim with this report is to help you and your organization discover new ways to think about senior care practices and continue to improve operations and conditions in your facility for both residents and staff. Download now »
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6 Tips to Create Valuable Volunteer Opportunities in Senior Care Communities
Volunteer programs can bring meaningful benefits to senior care communities, whether volunteers come from the surrounding community or residents head out to give back. These opportunities can foster new relationships, help residents stay connected to the broader community, and…
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How Robotic Pets Bring Comfort and Connection to Senior Care Residents
Step into Hebrew Home Greater Washington (HHGW) and you’re likely to find residents caring for, stroking, and spending time with pets. The pets respond to touch, purr or bark, and snuggle with residents, but they don’t require feeding, walking, or trips to the vet. Through a…
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8 Ways to Create Optimal Dining Ambience to Support the Resident Experience
Dining ambience is about much more than creating an attractive space. The dining environment can shape how residents experience meals, interact with others, and engage with the community, making ambience an important part of any senior care dining program. According to Lauren…
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How to Make Holiday Dining Memorable Without Overburdening Senior Care Staff
Food plays a central role in holiday traditions and celebrations, making the season an especially important time for dining operations in senior care communities. While communities may want to create elaborate holiday dining experiences for residents, doing so can place added…
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How Senior Care Communities Can Win Prospective Residents’ Trust Before the First Visit
Trust can play a defining role in how prospective residents and their families choose a senior care community. Building that trust early is essential, and the process often begins well before a prospect schedules a tour or speaks with a sales counselor. “Trust begins before a…
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How Intergenerational Reading Builds Connection for Senior Living Residents and Students
Once a month, residents at Monarch Landing in Naperville, Illinois, board a bus and travel to nearby Cowlishaw Elementary School. There, they participate in Rockin’ Readers, a one-to-one volunteer read-aloud program that pairs residents with students from kindergarten through…
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Small Bites, Big Benefits: How Smart Snack Programs Support Senior Nutrition and Wellness
Snack programs can play an important role in senior care communities, supporting residents’ nutritional needs while adding enjoyable moments to their daily routines. They can be particularly valuable for residents who struggle to consume larger meals, while also creating…
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Raising the Bar: How a Culture of Continuous Improvement Drives Better Senior Care
Providing exceptional senior care requires more than maintaining high standards. It calls for an ongoing commitment to learning, adapting, and finding new ways to better serve residents. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, senior care communities can build on…
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View from the Trenches: Interview with Dr. Jean Storm
As the senior population grows and care needs become increasingly complex, providers are being challenged to improve outcomes while preserving quality of life. From workforce shortages and chronic disease management to palliative care, medication safety and healthy aging, senior…
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When Taste Changes: How Dining Teams Can Adapt Meals for Aging Residents
Senior care community chefs must balance residents’ nutritional needs with dishes that appeal to a wide range of tastes and cultural preferences. Aging adds another layer of complexity, since changes in taste, smell, and physical abilities can affect how residents perceive and…
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Of Carrots and Sticks: CMS’ New and Improved Approach to Surveys
Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) that participate in the Medicare program are required to be “surveyed” annually and not more than every 15 months. Additionally, a complaint regarding resident care will trigger a complaint investigation. When deficiencies that present “immediate…