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To Sell Prospects on Value, Senior Living Operators Must Do Their Sales ‘Homework’

Prospective residents and their families have “already done so much research … and then the boomer wants to control everything,” Mather Senior Vice President of Sales Gale Morgan said during a recent 2022 Senior Housing News Sales Summit panel discussion in Arlington, Virginia. “So, it’s critical that … we have to adjust to quickly identifying … Read More >>>

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Pandemic drives technology uptake in senior living communities

As you may have noticed, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to technology being adopted in the senior living field. In addition, it has sped up the arrival of a variety of new technologies that experts said are here to stay. Innovations in technology have helped long-term care organizations tackle everything from mobility and resident safety … Read More >>>

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Designing for Tomorrow’s Senior Living

Today’s baby boomers are not like their parents and grandparents, and they are not looking for the current model of senior living as they age. They have different values and lifestyles, different financial behaviors, leisure activities and technological interests. Understanding those differences will be critical for creating communities that will best accommodate the needs of … Read More >>>

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Strengthening Infection Control in Nursing Homes

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released their recommendations for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve infection protection in nursing homes and to better track data. Among the results of their review, the GAO found that most of the key indicators of health for nursing home residents worsened somewhat during the first year … Read More >>>

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Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Resident Health and Safety

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing surveyor guidance in support of the implementation of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities Requirements for Participation. This clarifies specific regulatory requirements and provides information on how compliance will be assessed. CMS is also revising its guidance to State agencies to facilitate the handling of complaints … Read More >>>