Senior housing occupancy reached a record low of 78.8% in the first quarter of 2021, according to new NIC MAP® data. Since many communities are currently struggling, it is the perfect time to take a closer look at Carlton Senior Living, which is beating the odds and extending residents’ length of stay by 2X because …
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Transitioning a loved one to senior housing is a difficult time for families. To ease anxiety and help make a new resident feel immediately comfortable — physically and emotionally — the direct-care team should meet with a new resident’s family before move-in. It is the perfect opportunity to get to know the resident, explain how …
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Falls are particularly common in senior housing communities, where many of the residents can no longer independently perform activities of daily living. While falls will always be a challenge, communities have a great opportunity to prevent falls by focusing on room design, which plays a large role in the safety and well-being of residents. Since …
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Register now for our April National Fall Huddle webinar, Resident Room Design for Fall Prevention: Tips for Move-In to Environmental Sweeps and Beyond on Wednesday, April 21st at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET. Fall prevention starts even before a resident moves into a senior living community. Families often have the best intentions when selecting favorite furniture and items to …
