Have you ever been a guest to an assisted living community and had to waste time waiting in the lobby, wondering if the person or manager you were there to see even knew you had arrived? Better yet, have you been working for a senior living community, expecting to meet with a guest or representative […]
As owners and administrators of assisted living communities, protecting and safeguarding the wellbeing of residents and staff is your primary responsibility. In an industry subject to increased regulation as well as the threat of litigation, monitoring the constant stream of outside vendors and other service providers makes this mission particularly challenging. Many operators of senior […]
You’re Assisted Living home is not only a place for room and board. Gone are the days of providing some meals and a roof overhead for your residents. Your home now provides the best in class, crucial services like 24/7 nursing supervision, some of the best Alzheimer’s care your State has to offer, medication assistance, […]
10 Tips to Reduce Theft in Senior Living Merriam Webster says security is the quality or state of being secure: such as freedom from danger, fear or anxiety. Security is a very broad term so for our discussion, we will be focusing on theft or more specifically, loss prevention. Depending on where you search, you […]
One in eighteen older Americans is the victim of financial fraud or a scam each year, according to a recent report from the American Journal of Public Health. The study, released in July, also found that the impact of financial exploitation and other types of fraud on elders is associated with mortality, hospitalization, and poor physical […]
If You Had a Love Meter in Your Community, What Would It Read? Research has shown that social isolation and loneliness among older adults can have serious health consequences. Indeed, studies have found that a lack of social relationships is as strong a risk factor for mortality as are smoking, obesity, or lack of physical […]
Evacuation is a dangerous process and is only attempted when the danger present is greater than the process. Have a plan When will we go How will we go 2. Have a role Who gives the order Who gets moved Who can move themselves 3. Have a location Where […]
When touring senior living communities with your loved ones, it’s easy to concentrate on stats and facts, what’s on paper and how it may impact your family’s bottom line. For families with loved ones living in senior communities–and for management of such communities–the best way to get a glimpse of life as a resident is […]
There’s no shortage of items on the to-do list when embarking on a trip, whether a short getaway to a nearby lake house or farm or an international excursion lasting several days. It’s especially important to consider your loved ones in senior living communities and add a few additional items to the checklist to insure […]