Finding new ways to provide residents with companionship and support can be challenging for many senior care communities. But the Kempton of Charleston Senior Living Community found a unique solution right next door. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Kempton of Charleston provides assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and long-term skilled care. It is next door ..read more

As Baby Boomers age and enter retirement, the United States’ aging population is quickly growing. This senior population increase results in additional need for healthcare, senior care, and housing solutions. The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) released a report that highlights the gravity of the growing housing need. The NIC predicts ..read more

A study by Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab in collaboration with Mynd Immersive and AT&T G5 Healthcare reveals how valuable virtual reality can be to support senior well-being and engagement. The study examined older adults’ attitudes toward new technology and virtual reality, and explored the different healthcare applications that virtual reality can have. It also ..read more

Every summer and fall, wildfires stretch across the western United States and Canada, sending carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter into the air. In 2023, more than one third of the United States population, all the way to the East Coast, was under wildfire smoke air quality alerts, according to CNN. And it’s a growing ..read more

In our previous article, we highlighted a study that reveals that nature may have a significant impact on overall and mental health for seniors. We also shared some expert tips on how senior care communities can incorporate nature through their programming. Today, we’re pleased to be able to share advice on how senior care communities ..read more

You’ll get critical info on: How traditional dining room chairs lead to potential injuries for caregivers and residents When resident falls are most likely to occur, and how you can reduce the risk. Dining room improvements that support caregiver safety and morale, minimize caregiver turnover, and help fight the senior care staffing crisis! How to develop safe transition procedures for ..read more

Reconnecting with nature has long been regarded as refreshing and even healing. Now, a new study reveals potential benefits of living near nature for older adults, as well as the negative impacts of the loss of green space due to construction and development. We are pleased to bring you this two-part series highlighting the importance ..read more

Those searching for assisted living in Minnesota now have a new tool. In late January, the state’s new Assisted Living Report Card went live. Modeled on Minnesota’s Nursing Home Report Card, the Assisted Living Report Card provides key details about assisted living facilities to help consumers make well-informed choices. With more than 2,200 facilities located ..read more

When Oak Trace Senior Living hosted its second annual Lego celebration, residents, their friends and families, and staff all came together to build Lego structures. They also built bonds – important bonds that spanned multiple generations. “We really recognize and promote the importance of intergenerational programming,” says Jessica Lazzara Cushman, lifestyles director at Oak Trace ..read more

In January 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced a final rule on classifying workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule rescinds the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule and uses six factors to classify workers. The USDOL first proposed the new rule in October 2022, and the final ..read more