Matthew Anderson

Stress, diet, activity level, genetics…there are so many contributing factors to high blood pressure. As one of the most significant risks for heart disease and stroke, hypertension is something that can be addressed with lifestyle changes. How are you helping your seniors live their best and longest lives?

There are many networking connections that can help your RAL business succeed. One critical networking element is to find senior living advisors. Professionals in your area whose job it is to connect seniors and their families with the right assisted living homes. Are you making the right connections?

Memory loss, becoming more impulsive, being easily distracted or overwhelmed…there are many indicators of Alzheimer’s or dementia. But what behaviors are considered normal for the aging process, and what should be considered more serious?

Most of us have had the experience of being on teams that just don’t work. Whether from poor leadership, inadequate training, no team member buy-in, or individuals simply in the wrong positions, a team can only achieve maximum potential when it is working together. How is your team?

It’s no surprise that technology over the past few decades has revolutionized the medical industry. Are we about to enter a new paradigm for achieving optimum health? Our bodies’ electrical systems might hold the answer.

The freedom to do what you want when you want is a great thing, but what happens when all that changes? The transition from home to an assisted living home can be a difficult one for many older adults. Here are some things to consider when helping your seniors make the adjustment.

So you’ve heard about the amazing investment potential in residential assisted living and you want to get involved, but where do you start? There are significant increases in senior population in geographic areas across the country that could indicate there will be a rise in demand for senior living. The following demographic trends might shed light on the best locations to build your business.

Like most things, life is not so much about the quantity as it is the quality. Quality of life during the silver years is just as important as more youthful stages of life. It’s not enough to simply meet the immediate physical and medical needs of seniors, but to care for their mental and emotional needs as well.

As residential assisted living owners, we are on the front lines when it comes to protecting the elderly. We all need to do our part to keep those around us safe. The following offers some guidance from OSHA about personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers and employers as well as some comparisons between masks from 3M.

As we adapt and get used to this new way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to look for ways to keep life as normal as possible. With Father’s day around the corner, here are a few tips for celebrating Father’s Day with seniors while keeping safe.