Many older adults are afraid of losing their independence. Being able to move around is a critical element of independence. Plus, it promotes good physical and mental health. However, older adults may suffer from declining mobility that puts them at risk of falling. Fall prevention at assisted living facilities therefore requires a balance between assessing ...

For many people, pets are family. Having to give up a pet therefore makes the transition to an assisted living care facility painful and lonely. Many residents may wish to bring pets with them, which provides numerous mental and physical health benefits – but there are also liability issues to consider before you allow pets ...

If you operate a residential care facility and your residents include seniors, elopement is a concern. This article shares several shocking statistics that you can use to educate your team about your facility’s elopement exposures, so you can all work together, taking important steps to keep wandering residents safe. Senior Elopement Statistics Dementia is prevalent ...

Supporting your caregivers isn’t just an effective way to take care of them – it also makes business sense, as it may promote improved resident experiences. According to research published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies, nurse burnout negatively impacts patient care. Although the research focused on nurses, similar effects are likely in other ...

Could an overlooked infection put your residents in danger? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue that many people are familiar with. However, even experienced and highly trained staff members may overlook the signs of UTI in the elderly, which can differ from the signs normally experienced by younger individuals. Undiagnosed UTIs can ...

How can something as serious and life-threatening as bedsores be overlooked by trained professionals? Well, as it turns out, it’s pretty easy. By understanding how bed sores get overlooked, senior care facilities can take steps to protect the residents while also reducing their liability exposures. Bedsores Are a Serious Threat Bedsores, also called pressure sores ...

If your facility is damaged in a storm, fire, or other disaster, the property damage may be the least of your concerns. Your residents will need somewhere safe to stay, and if you can’t provide it, your revenue could take a major hit. Business income insurance for assisted living facilities provides coverage that helps assisted ...

If you’ve ever been cooped up inside for a prolonged period of time, you can understand for the first time that getting some fresh air and sunshine can be good for your physical and mental health. Healthline says that spending time outdoors can result in better sleep, fewer depression symptoms, mental restoration, and increased motivation ...

New tech is improving senior care – and it couldn’t come at a better time. The senior population is growing and it is becoming more difficult to find qualified staff at senior care facilities. By using tech tools in addition to human caregiving, facilities may be able to improve senior safety and well-being. #1: Prescription ...

Caregivers frequently have to deal with violent patients. In the elderly, dementia may trigger aggressive behavior. Teaching caregivers how to respond to aggressive resident behavior is critical for staff safety and workers’ compensation risk management in adult residential care facilities. The Link Between Dementia and Aggression The Alzheimer’s Association says nearly 7 million Americans have ...