LaShuan Bethea, executive director of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), spoke with Provider Magazine Editor In Chief Debbie Stadtler to explore why advocacy is critical in assisted ...

Long term care services are in greater demand than ever. The industry has responded by improving operations, leveraging technology, monitoring legislation, and focusing on wellness.

It's one of many intergenerational programs today that boost the spirits of seniors, giving them greater purpose late in life and inspiring learning in the children while in daycare. Such bonding is ...

AI continues to redefine health care, offering tools that address complex challenges with precision and scalability. Among its most promising applications is the use of AI companions in memory care.

Recent research suggests that board certification in gerontological nursing offers immense benefits for nursing facilities and residents alike. According to an analysis of U.S.-based providers ...

Facilities, staff, and families must work together to recognize and treat addiction and substance use disorders in long term care communities. Individualized plans are needed to provide necessary pain ...

Assisted living communities and nursing homes are seeing more residents with opioid use disorder (OUD), chronic mental health issues, and traumatic brain injuries. These special populations require ...

New technology in long term care is exciting and promises to deliver many new functionalities as long as the purchase and implementation work for the facility, providers, and residents.

Stringent Standards: What Do They Mean? The OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard requires nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and ID/DD centers, among other health care organizations, to ...

Cultural competence and health equity are progressively more relevant in long term and post-acute care settings due to the growing diversity of the aging population and the increased focus on reducing ...

Integrated networks help providers improve the quality of life for residents, decrease administrative burdens, and improve reimbursement options.