The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a rapidly spreading infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). We still have a lot to learn about the deadly SARS-CoV-2; however, what we know [...]
Older adults, particularly those with underlying health conditions, are at a higher risk for severe COVID-19 associated illness and death. According to the CDC, 8 out of 10 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the US [...]
The ability to take action on early signs of health issues is invaluable when it comes to senior healthcare. But in order to be able to catch these signs, the daily activities of the senior [...]
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The senior housing market is more competitive than ever. CBRE National Senior Housing has estimated that there are over 22,000 senior housing and nursing care communities. Yet, assisted living occupancy rates continue to fall despite our growing [...]
Executives in senior housing are well aware of the problem of resident turnover. With a current occupancy rate of 86.5 percent, a 21- to 29-month average length of stay in assisted living, and a median annual resident turnover of [...]
Urinary tract infections become more common as you age, particularly for women. According to one study, more than a third of all infections in people in nursing homes are UTIs. Over 10 percent of women over age [...]
Caring for a loved one can be a challenging learning curve and just as you get used to things, they can change all over again. You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're starting [...]
Spoon Theory: Explaining Invisible Pain According to the National Council on Aging, about 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic disease and 68 percent have at least two with hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, [...]
