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9 Tips for Improving Communication with Seniors Who Have Hearing Loss

Hamilton Captel

As the population in the U.S. continues to age, it’s imperative that senior care professionals understand the impacts of hearing loss on seniors and equip themselves and staff with effective communication tools. This infographic outlines nine strategies for engaging seniors with hearing loss in daily interaction – enhancing communication, fostering trust, and improving resident care – and ultimately increasing overall well-being in senior living communities. It’s a must-read for anyone caring for seniors with hearing loss.

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Hamilton Captel

 


Preparing for the Worst: How Senior Living Communities Can Preserve Medication Access During a Natural Disaster

Developing emergency preparation plans well in advance ensures your senior living community is prepared for the worst. Partnering with an experienced LTC pharmacy that offers assistance before, during, and after a forced evacuation ensures your residents maintain access to necessary medications when disaster strikes. In this guide, providers will discover key steps they can take to preserve access to essential medications during a crisis.

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2024 Report: The state of senior living and technology

Download LifeLoop’s annual industry report tracking senior living’s response to resident and operational challenges through technology adoption. This year’s findings reveal how operators are shifting priorities toward solutions that solve pervasive staffing challenges, while exploring emerging technologies that deliver long-term benefits. Key insights include:

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2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report: A Re-think is Overdue

Viventium’s 2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report is the first to surface a clear understanding of the power of a great onboarding experience in post-acute care and highlight practical ways the industry’s overburdened administrators can better engage, motivate, and retain their people. We surveyed 220 caregivers and 175 admins to unearth the most impactful aspects of caregiver onboarding.
Download for free and learn how to create an employee-first experience.

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Driving Effective Medication Management with EHRs

Did you know over 40% of older adults take five-plus prescription medications regularly, leading to an increased risk of medication-related errors in senior living communities? Fortunately, there’s a solution that mitigates that risk — electronic health records (EHRs). This white paper shares more, including a detailed look at how EHRs drive effective medication management, eliminate errors and enhance resident care.

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Curana Health’s Care Coordination Playbook: Strategies for Sustainable Senior Living Success

Curana Health

Across the country, senior living operators are facing a growing challenge: maintaining operational efficiency while delivering excellent care to residents with increasingly complex medical needs. The solution? Strategic care coordination services (driven by value-based care models) that address each resident’s unique healthcare journey.

Curana Health, a leader in on-site primary care and value-based care solutions for senior living communities, has developed a guide that delves into this important topic.

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Curana Health


Food for Thought: Solving Hard Problems with Foodservice Management Software

PointClickCare

Struggling with Senior Living Foodservice Challenges?

Managing a foodservice program for senior living communities comes with unique obstacles—from staffing shortages to tight budgets, rising food costs, and quality control. Add in individual preferences and the need for variety to keep returning diners satisfied, and the task can seem overwhelming.

Discover how PointClickCare Mealtime Solutions Powered by MealSuite® streamlines operations, enhances resident experiences, and reduces costs—ensuring your foodservice program delivers high-quality, nutritious meals efficiently.

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PointClickCare

 


The Importance of Uniforms

ChefWorks

This document highlights the crucial role of uniforms in senior living, especially as the senior population nears 1.5 billion by 2050. Uniforms boost professionalism, build trust, and strengthen team cohesion, supporting high-quality care. Case studies with Merrill Gardens, Belmont Village, and Life Care Services show how Chef Works’ customized, comfortable, and sustainable uniforms improve morale and resident experience. It underscores the growing hospitality-senior living collaboration, positioning Chef Works as a key partner in enhancing personalized care.

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ChefWorks

 


Study Explores Connection Between Psychological Richness and Wellness

Mather Institute

A growing number of people are engaging in new experiences to foster more psychological richness. Mather Institute’s latest research, conducted in collaboration with the University of Chicago, explores how psychological richness, happiness, and meaning contribute to successful aging in unique ways.

Learn more about psychological richness and its effect on wellness behaviors among residents, and strategies for incorporating it in Life Plan Communities and other aging services.

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Mather Institute

 


How LTC Pharmacies Can Reduce Medication Costs by Optimizing Benefit Plans for Assisted Living Residents

Guardian Pharmacy

Transitioning into assisted living can be stressful for residents and their families. Navigating complex benefit plans and high drug costs shouldn’t add to that burden.

This guide explores how LTC pharmacies play a crucial role in ensuring residents are in a plan that best fits their needs. By helping residents navigate complex benefit plans, LTC pharmacies can reduce out-of-pocket expenses, provide clarity on drug costs throughout the year, and ease operational burdens on community staff.

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Arrow Senior Living Achieved a 50% Reduction in Order Management Time and Improved Pharmacy Collaboration

Medication management workflows are time-consuming, increase the risk of errors, create communication barriers with pharmacies, and reduce time spent with residents. PointClickCare’s Pharmacy Connect simplifies order management, enabling seamless collaboration with pharmacies for timely medication access. Utilizing Pharmacy Connect, Arrow Senior Living was able to achieve a 40% reduction in errors, including delayed start times and drug unavailability, and a 50% decrease in order management time.

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Best Practices to Overcome IT Issues in Senior Care

Overwhelmed by increasing IT demands and limited staff? Learn how teams are cutting costs, reducing burnout, and improving efficiency by adopting smarter technology strategies. Streamlining your operations without sacrificing quality or overburdening your team has never been easier. Click to learn more and take control of your IT challenges today.

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Study Reveals Trends, Attitudes, and Interests of Gen X

Gen Xers have more concerns about aging than baby boomers, particularly related to finances, memory problems, and social isolation.

The Gen Xperience reveals the first findings from Mather Institute’s five-year study examining the key lifestyle trends, attitudes, and interests of Gen X. Discover valuable insights and actionable takeaways to help support this influential generation.

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Senior Housing Market Outlook Report

By 2030, senior housing developments in the U.S. face a massive $275 billion investment gap! NIC MAP Vision’s latest data highlights this incredible opportunity for investors to “go long” in the booming senior housing market. This fun and insightful report shows how savvy investors can fill the shortfall and thrive as the demand for senior living spaces skyrockets. Ready to dive into the golden years of investment? This report is your guide!

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Exemplary Leadership and Commitment in Senior Living

Alexis Martini, President & COO of Ciel Senior Living discusses her 24-year career in senior living and how her unwavering commitment to healthcare is deeply rooted in her early experience as a resident aide and the influence of her grandparents, all of which has shaped her relentless drive to champion the well-being of seniors. View this recorded webinar as Alexis provides advice on recruiting talented people, the importance of random acts of kindness, making a difference and more.

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How EHRs Help Mitigate Medication Errors

40% of seniors take five or more prescription medications regularly, triple the rate from 20 years ago. As medication use increases, so does the risk of medication-related errors. This white paper shows how electronic health record (EHR) solutions can help mitigate that risk — and improve resident care.

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Work-Life Integration, Mentorship, and Overcoming Challenges

Jessica Akaah, COO of J&M Family Management, shares her inspiring journey in senior living, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal passion with professional growth. She highlights the significance of being a hands-on leader, fostering a family culture within the organization, and valuing open communication. View this recorded webinar as Jessica offers valuable insights on work-life integration, mentorship, and overcoming challenges, focusing on the need for setting boundaries, advocating for oneself, and cultivating strong relationships within the team.

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Argentum’s 2024 Largest Providers Report

Discover the latest insights into senior living provider growth and stability with this year’s Largest Providers Report, created in partnership with Lument and sponsored by LifeLoop, Enseo, and UKG.

This report gives you data and information from one of the most turbulent years ever experienced in the senior living industry. See what has changed among providers, discover the results of our survey, and learn about upcoming provider growth.

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Transforming Care in Senior Living

Unlock the future of senior care with OneStep’s Comprehensive Digital Care Playbook. This essential guide offers senior living executives insights into emerging trends, strategic implementations of digital care solutions, and practical strategies for maximizing return on investment. Featuring success stories and case studies from leading providers, the playbook equips you with the knowledge to enhance care delivery and operational efficiency through advanced digital solutions. Download your copy today and transform your senior living facility.

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Senior Housing Market Outlook Report

By 2030, senior housing developments in the U.S. face a massive $275 billion investment gap! NIC MAP Vision’s latest data highlights this incredible opportunity for investors to “go long” in the booming senior housing market. This fun and insightful report

shows how savvy investors can fill the shortfall and thrive as the demand for senior living spaces skyrockets. Ready to dive into the golden years of investment? This report is your guide!

Download Your Report

 


Driving Effective Medication Management with EHRs

Did you know over 40% of older adults take five-plus prescription medications regularly, leading to an increased risk of medication-related errors in senior living communities? Fortunately, there’s a solution that mitigates that risk — electronic health records (EHRs). This white paper shares more, including a detailed look at how EHRs drive effective medication management, eliminate errors and enhance resident care.

READ THE WHITE PAPER


Navigating Leadership, Culture, and Career Growth

Nikki Kresse, Chief People & Communications Officer at Lifespace Communities shares her journey from retail and hospitality to senior living, emphasizing the importance of a customer-centric approach as well as insights into building a successful culture. View this recorded webinar as Nikki highlights the significance of continuous learning, problem solving, and being a proactive advocate for one’s career.

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Argentum’s Leadership Advancement & Development (LEAD) Program

Are you looking to develop the leadership skills of your top performers, or grow as a leader yourself? Argentum’s LEAD Program is designed to develop leaders who are authentic, open, inclusive, empathetic, driven, and agile. View this recorded webinar to learn about the program curriculum, which covers essential leadership skills, such as strategic thinking and effective team management; and hear from the program facilitator and alumni as they share their experiences and insights on the transformative power of the program.

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2024 Report: The state of senior living and technology

Download LifeLoop’s annual industry report tracking senior living’s response to resident and operational challenges through technology adoption. This year’s findings reveal how operators are shifting priorities toward solutions that solve pervasive staffing challenges, while exploring emerging technologies that deliver long-term benefits. Key insights include:

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT


2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report: A Re-think is Overdue

Viventium’s 2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report is the first to surface a clear understanding of the power of a great onboarding experience in post-acute care and highlight practical ways the industry’s overburdened administrators can better engage, motivate, and retain their people. We surveyed 220 caregivers and 175 admins to unearth the most impactful aspects of caregiver onboarding. Download for free and learn how to create an employee-first experience.

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT


The Path to Leadership & Empowering Women

Amy Silva-Magalhaes, COO at The Bristal Assisted Living, shares valuable insights and advice on leadership, personal growth, and achieving a work-life balance. View this recorded webinar as Amy discusses the significance of mentors and feedback in personal and professional growth, stressing the need to ask questions, seek feedback, and stay open to learning. She also touches on the challenges of balancing career, personal life, and passions, encouraging women to advocate for themselves and pursue their career goals with confidence.

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Your Guide To Business Intelligence Software

Want actionable information for your entire portfolio? With the right business intelligence solution — one designed for senior living — you access comprehensive data at the click of a button. This e-book shares more, describing how solutions like Yardi Senior IQ help you use data to drive smarter, faster decisions.

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Bridging the Health Equity Gap: The Role of LTC Pharmacies in Ensuring Equitable Medication Access and Adherence

The pursuit of health equity is a defining challenge of our times, grounded in the belief that every individual—regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status—should have a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. In this white paper, discover the unique role that long-term care pharmacies play in promoting health equity for older adults and individuals with complex medical needs.

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Rock Your Next Community Refresh: Pro Tips From an Operator-Turned-Designer 

View this recorded webinar to hear from Rosemary Ramsey, Principal Interior Designer at Radnor Residential, to learn where to spend, how to save to maximize value and ideas to avoid common community refresh mistakes.

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9 Tips for Improving Communication with Seniors Who Have Hearing Loss

As the population in the U.S. continues to age, it’s imperative that senior care professionals understand the impacts of hearing loss on seniors and equip themselves and staff with effective communication tools. This infographic outlines nine strategies for engaging seniors with hearing loss in daily interaction – enhancing communication, fostering trust, and improving resident care – and ultimately increasing overall well-being in senior living communities. It’s a must-read for anyone caring for seniors with hearing loss.

DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC


Preparing for the Worst: How Senior Living Communities Can Preserve Medication Access During a Natural Disaster

Developing emergency preparation plans well in advance ensures your senior living community is prepared for the worst. Partnering with an experienced LTC pharmacy that offers assistance before, during, and after a forced evacuation ensures your residents maintain access to necessary medications when disaster strikes. In this guide, providers will discover key steps they can take to preserve access to essential medications during a crisis.

GET THE GUIDE


The Maintenance Minute

This document highlights a selection of industry resources that can provide valuable insights and support for professionals in the field. These resources encompass a wide range of topics and are curated to ensure relevance

Maintenance Minute from Direct Supply®. Get quick, actionable insights from our team of experts to save time and money, streamline maintenance activity, and enhance your facility’s operations. Discover expert tips, seasonal advice, and practical strategies tailored for Senior Living operators seeking to make smarter maintenance decisions and improve resident satisfaction. Enhance your building operations today.

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The Senior Advisor Podcast Series

It’s no secret in the senior living and long-term care industry that Institutional Special Needs Programs (I-SNPs) can offer a way to add more value, care and savings for residents. Listen today and join host Rhonda DeMeno for this three-episode mini-series of WTW’s Senior Advisor Podcast as she takes a deep dive into I-SNPs and what they can mean for you.

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Reducing Hospitalizations in Assisted Living: 7 Key Steps for Providers

As the senior care landscape evolves, reducing hospitalization rates in assisted living (AL) is more important than ever. During the first year of stay, AL residents face a hospitalization risk ranging from 25% to 61%. Not only costly and highly traumatic for residents, hospitalizations also place considerable operational and financial burdens upon the community. In this guide, providers will learn steps to reduce preventable hospitalizations, improve resident outcomes, and position their community for future success.

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Net Health Talks: OA-2 – MDS G-Force: Anticipating the Gravitational Impact of CMS FY24 Changes

Visit Net Health Talks for live and on-demand webinars on mandatory industry requirements and best practices.  Did you miss the OA-2 MDS G-Force: Anticipating the Gravitational Impact of CMS FY24 Changes webinar? Listen to the on-demand recording for the most-up to date information on:

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Reinforce Your Culture of Safety

Tailored to the senior living and long-term care industry and designed to reinforce an operator’s culture of safety, Marsh’s Workforce Safety Education Video Library is a safety and risk management training resource that can be integrated into your current safety training program. Developed by registered nurses, certified safety professionals, and risk professionals from Marsh’s Senior Living & LTC Industry Practice, modules include safe resident mobility assistance, safe motion dynamics, and performing a walkthrough safety inspection.

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Gain Risk Insights in Senior Living & Long-Term Care

Marsh’s Senior Living & LTC Industry Practice podcast, Risk Insights: Senior Living & LTC, offers fresh perspectives on trends affecting the senior living and long-term care industry. Listen as host Tara Clayton and her guests examine some of today’s most pressing industry issues — regulatory compliance, workforce staffing, injury and illness prevention, et al ― and the resulting risks impacting owners and operators. Available on marsh.com or by subscription on your preferred podcast platform.

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Top 5 Senior Housing Key Takeaways from 3Q23 [VIDEO]

It’s vital for senior living operators to keep residents, families and staff connected online. Without a secure online platform that enables communication anytime, from anywhere, you risk information getting lost, errors slipping through the cracks and decreased satisfaction. With a solution like RentCafe Senior Living Portal, you connect all parties and offer a seamless method for submitting payments, signing documents and more. The following ebook demonstrates how.

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