Senior Care Facilities & Senior Living

Industry news and tips for Senior Care Facilities & Senior Living industries from Reliable Water Services. Information about senior living, healthcare trends, and retirement communities; tips for choosing the right retirement or assisted living home for your loved ones, and trends in healthcare such as holistic care, advanced healthcare technologies, and memory care. Reliable Water Services provides hot water heater rentals and service plans to Senior Care Facilities & Senior Living industry companies across Southeastern Wisconsin, Indiana, and other areas of the upper Midwest.

Did you know animals can significantly improve the lives of seniors? Here are 6 things to know about pet friendly assisted living facilities and how they make a difference.

Pet-Friendly Assisted Living Facilities Bring on Positive Benefits

January 6, 20220

Are you thinking of becoming a pet-friendly assisted living facility?

Pet-friendly assisted living facilities are among the top options recommended for seniors, thanks to many positive benefits. The positive impact of pet therapy, community pets, and other animal programs in nursing homes includes improved seniors’ physical, mental, and social health. Here are steps your facility can take today to foster an excellent environment for all your elderly residents.

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Assisted Living for Couples: The Benefits of Keeping Couples Together

December 16, 20212

Growing old together is more than just a romantic notion. Couples who stay together lead happier, healthier, longer lives.

One of the biggest challenges of assisted living is being apart from family and friends and losing independence. Senior living facilities that offer units for married couples have many benefits for both parties. Here’s what you should consider when offering senior care options for couples.

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Intergenerational Programs: Great for Seniors and Community

September 23, 20210

Intergenerational programs encourage kids to spend quality time with older generations, with fun, hands-on activities.

These engaging visits with seniors in assisted living are the foundation of a mutually beneficial relationship promoting learning and growth for both parties. There are endless ways to implement effective intergenerational programs and activities to enhance the lives of the residents at your senior care facility.

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Sanitation in Nursing Facilities: What You Need to Know to Protect Residents

May 6, 20210

Sanitation is a major concern when it comes to eldercare.

It’s never easy to maintain nursing home sanitation. Caring for elderly and disabled residents requires exceptionally high care home cleaning standards and constant attention to detail. But strict adherence to nursing home cleaning procedures can result in healthier resident outcomes and fewer health issues for staff.

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Staffing for Senior Care: 5 Tips for Winning the Struggle to Find Good Talent

April 22, 20210

In senior care, good staffing is crucial. Your staff is on the frontlines, interfacing with residents and caring for their physical and emotional wellbeing.

But finding good, trustworthy employees can be a challenge. Senior care requires a special type of person, one who’s empathetic, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile. Here’s how to attract and hold onto top talent when staffing for senior care.

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10 Ways to Ease the Stress of Senior Isolation and Loneliness

April 1, 20210

The stress of senior isolation and loneliness has always been a major concern in long-term care.

In 2020, the issue became especially prevalent, but isolation and loneliness can have detrimental effects on the elderly, even in the best of times. As adults get older, many have fewer and fewer social ties or opportunities to build social connections. Here’s how senior care professionals can help.

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The Importance of Social Interaction for Seniors: 10 Ways to Keep Seniors Connected

February 11, 20210

One of the myths of senior living is that it’s lonely and isolated. For many seniors, living alone can be much more challenging and solitary.

Still, even at the most interactive, engaging senior living facilities, the importance of social interaction for seniors shouldn’t be overlooked. Loneliness and social isolation in the elderly can be detrimental to their mental and even physical health and wellbeing. Foster social connections for seniors by helping them discover ways to connect with family and friends. They may even make some new social connections along the way!

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8 Indoor Senior Exercise Ideas to Keep Residents Fit All Winter Long

January 14, 20210

When winter arrives, keeping senior residents fit and healthy becomes a challenge.

There are many benefits of regular exercise—both mental and physical advantages—so it’s important not to skip out just because the weather turns cold. Here’s why health and wellness are more important than ever in senior care. Keep your residents fit, healthy, and happy with these easy ideas for indoor senior exercises. You can adapt many of these indoor senior exercise ideas for various fitness levels and abilities to keep your residents moving while helping them have fun in the process!

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Happy Holidays for Seniors: 8 Ways to Make this Year Special for Residents

November 24, 20200

The past year has been fraught with stressful events.

From COVID-19 to political unrest, it’s been a year with many ups and downs. Nowhere has been quite as impacted as the senior living community. Now as we move toward the holidays, senior care braces for another tough moment. But the truth is, even on years that are less dramatic, loneliness and holiday sadness can still be a problem for seniors. How can you help plan happier holidays for seniors this year?

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5 Ways to Help Families Understand Visiting Restrictions at Senior Living Facilities During COVID-19

June 18, 20200

Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, social distancing has become the “new normal.” Nowhere have these guidelines been as necessary as in senior living and long-term care facilities.

It’s no secret that the virus has been particularly dangerous for vulnerable older adults, and senior care center staff have worked hard to protect their patients. As restrictions ease up in many areas, they are still necessary for senior care. Here’s how to help families understand visiting restrictions during COVID-19.

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Pet-Friendly Assisted Living Facilities Bring on Positive Benefits

Are you thinking of becoming a pet-friendly assisted living facility?

Assisted Living for Couples: The Benefits of Keeping Couples Together

Growing old together is more than just a romantic notion. Couples who stay together lead happier, healthier, longer lives.

One of the biggest challenges of assisted living is being apart from family and friends and losing independence. Senior living facilities that offer units for married couples have many benefits for both parties. Here’s what you should consider when offering senior care options for couples.

Intergenerational Programs: Great for Seniors and Community

Intergenerational programs encourage kids to spend quality time with older generations, with fun, hands-on activities.

Sanitation in Nursing Facilities: What You Need to Know to Protect Residents

Sanitation is a major concern when it comes to eldercare.

Staffing for Senior Care: 5 Tips for Winning the Struggle to Find Good Talent

In senior care, good staffing is crucial. Your staff is on the frontlines, interfacing with residents and caring for their physical and emotional wellbeing.

But finding good, trustworthy employees can be a challenge. Senior care requires a special type of person, one who’s empathetic, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile. Here’s how to attract and hold onto top talent when staffing for senior care.

10 Ways to Ease the Stress of Senior Isolation and Loneliness

The stress of senior isolation and loneliness has always been a major concern in long-term care.

The Importance of Social Interaction for Seniors: 10 Ways to Keep Seniors Connected

One of the myths of senior living is that it’s lonely and isolated. For many seniors, living alone can be much more challenging and solitary.

8 Indoor Senior Exercise Ideas to Keep Residents Fit All Winter Long

When winter arrives, keeping senior residents fit and healthy becomes a challenge.

Happy Holidays for Seniors: 8 Ways to Make this Year Special for Residents

The past year has been fraught with stressful events.

5 Ways to Help Families Understand Visiting Restrictions at Senior Living Facilities During COVID-19

Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, social distancing has become the “new normal.” Nowhere have these guidelines been as necessary as in senior living and long-term care facilities.

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