• Holiday Depression in Seniors: Signs, Causes & Solutions

    The holiday season, while festive for many, brings unique challenges to many seniors in assisted living communities and nursing homes. With approximately 6 million Americans over 65 experiencing depression, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be particularly difficult to navigate.  Whether you’re a family member or caregiver, understanding how to support seniors experiencing […]

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  • Best Practices for Managing Private Caregivers in Assisted Living Communities

    The landscape of senior living is evolving rapidly, with an increasing number of residents choosing to supplement resident care with self-employed private caregivers, home health, hospice, and home care agencies. While this trend offers residents additional support and personalized attention, it presents complex challenges for senior living community owners and operators who have to balance […]

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  • How Accushield Enhances Fall Risk Awareness and Prevention in Senior Living

    Accushield, a leader in visitor and entry management solutions for senior living, has introduced an innovative feature designed to improve safety by alerting staff to potential fall hazards. This new functionality empowers healthcare professionals to take proactive steps, ensuring safer environments for residents, visitors, and staff. The Importance of Fall Risk Awareness In healthcare settings, […]

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  • Why Senior Living Wellness Directors Should Consolidate Third-Party Care Providers

    The senior living industry is rapidly shifting toward a model that emphasizes proactive, resident-first care, making the role of wellness directors more important than ever. One key strategy wellness directors can adopt to enhance the quality and continuity of care is consolidating Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice providers. This consolidation not only improves coordination […]

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  • The Evolution of Visitor Management: Beyond the Sign-In Sheet

    The management of visitors, third-party caregivers, and vendors has transformed significantly from the days of simply signing in at the front desk. As senior living communities navigate an increasingly complex environment, the reasons for this transformation are evident. Senior living communities often lack dedicated security, making safety a challenging issue. Vulnerable senior residents can be […]

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  • The Game-Changing Value of Digitizing Third-Party Resident Care Data in Senior Living

    In senior living communities, resident care planning is essential for ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance. Executive Directors, Resident Care Directors, and care staff work diligently to create comprehensive care plans for each resident. Still, they often need help to integrate third-party care into the overall strategy. Residents often require additional care from third-party providers […]

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  • Volunteers: Creating Joy and Connection in Senior Living

    Volunteers play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in senior living facilities. Their contributions go beyond mere companionship, significantly impacting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of seniors. Here are some key reasons why volunteers are indispensable in these settings: Mitigating Isolation and Depression Social isolation and loneliness are pervasive […]

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