With the so-called silver tsunami of aging baby boomers well on its way, long term care operators have no choice but to adapt to this new generation of customers—if they haven’t already. One of the ...

The Long-Term Care Data Cooperative helps assisted living communities put their data to work to find opportunities for improvement. So, the next question becomes how can assisted living communities ...

Facilities are feeling the impact of LTC pharmacy closures and disruptions in care. See how PharmScript can provide your team ...

Long term care services are in greater demand than ever. Given that the oldest Baby Boomers will turn 80 next year, the industry has responded by improving operations, leveraging technology, ...

Assisted living communities and nursing homes are seeing more residents with opioid use disorder (OUD), chronic mental health issues, and traumatic brain injuries. These special populations require ...

There is always a new technology hitting the market, and with it comes promises of innovative capabilities and a slew of bells and whistles. It’s easy to feel like a kid in a high-tech candy store as ...

Firefighters, fire marshals, and fire chiefs know how vulnerable long term care settings can be in the case of a fire. Residents with limited mobility, intellectual limitations, oxygen use, and other ...

In the long term care profession, understanding the differences between Quality Measure (QM) exclusions outlined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and clinical standards of ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine health care, offering tools that address complex challenges with precision and scalability. Among its most promising applications is the use of AI ...

Nurse bullying is a well-known issue that creates difficult work environments. Staff are less likely to stay in a workplace where they are belittled or unsupported, whether bullying behaviors are ...

The senior care industry is dutifully focused on medical interventions and patient care. Part of this commitment is the promotion of activities and mobility. Picture a bustling senior care facility ...

The third in an article series about the challenges and opportunities the silver tsunami will bring to long term care in the United States. As the baby boomer generation ages into retirement, senior ...