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Quality Improvement

Advisory Council to Discuss 2014 Priorities for Alzheimer’s

The Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services will meet later this month, through an event that is open to the public, to discuss national priorities for Alzheimer’s disease, and develop a timeline for the 2014 recommendations.

Big-Time Dining

Senior living dining services share similarities with other businesses, especially when it comes to maximizing food quality while maintaining expenses.

Commission on Long-Term Care Releases Recommendations

On September 18, 2013, the Commission on Long-Term Care released a report that includes 28 proposals for legislative and administrative action to promote the establishment and financing of a long-term care services system that will ensure the availability

Social Website Eases Transition for Residents and their Families

Relocating into a new home can be stressful for anyone, including the family members of those moving into a senior living community. Elmcroft Senior Living debuted a website that improves communication between the community and the residents’ family, ensu

CMS Decision Limits Coverage for Alzheimer’s Scans

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Friday determined that there was insufficient evidence that imaging scans are ”reasonable and necessary” for diagnosing and helping treat individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias

Engagement Program Has New Residents Saying “Wow!”

Making new residents feel welcome in the community is paramount in keeping residents happy and reducing turnover rates. BMA Management’s “WoW” program brings an individualized approach to each senior choosing to call the community their new home.

Do Wagging Tails Boost Seniors’ Health?

All those in favor of pets in senior living communities, please raise a paw. There seem to be lots of paws in the air these days, with a growing consensus among facility residents and staff alike that pets bring health, connection, and a sense of home.