Know which bugs to watch out for and how to thwart their spread. A recent report from the New York Times discussed the arrival of a highly contagious and potentially deadly fungus that is resistant to current medications. This scary report highlights the growing...

A PR agency can help you execute initiatives and cope with crisis communications, but you’ll have to do some work, too. Many businesses rely on outside PR firms and agencies to help relay their message to the wider world, and increasing numbers of senior living...

Music can reach people in ways other therapies cannot. Have you ever heard a song on the radio and been instantly transported back to the time and place associated with that music? It can be an enormously powerful experience, and for some patients with Alzheimer’s...

Is your facility in compliance with new EPA rules regarding disposal of pharmaceuticals? In August 2019, new regulations from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) went into effect regarding the safe disposal of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals at...

Cyberattacks can cause big consequences for senior care facilities. Your facility may be liable for any losses sustained by residents, and often victims pursue legal action against the facility. This may result in a huge financial loss and also a major “loss of...

The rise of internet connectivity in all areas of life means your senior living facility could come under attack. If you’re concerned that your senior living facility might become a target for hackers or a cyberattack, you’re not alone. Many businesses across the...

New technology can make remembering a more enjoyable experience for people with dementia. Dementia is a cruel disease, robbing people of their short-term memories and then progressively taking more and more of their cognitive function over time. Often, patients with...

This annual scourge can be a major health threat for residents and staff. For the general public, flu season can be a difficult time of illness and discomfort. But for residents and staff at long-term care facilities, the flu can be more than a nuisance — it can be...

A little planning can go a long way when you’re faced with an emergency. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado, an earthquake, a wildfire, a flood, or a blizzard, natural disasters can threaten your business and the health and safety of your residents. Similar...

Keeping residents safe from food-borne illnesses is one of your most important tasks. One of life’s greatest joys is eating delicious food. Senior care facilities that offer a better gustatory experience to residents often have a leg up on the competition. Tasty,...