Senior Healthcare Blog

Hiring is both a top priority and a top challenge for long-term care and senior living providers. A lot of the struggle is of course due to historically high turnover and a low unemployment rate. But...

A recent study found that personal exposure to the novel coronavirus – i.e. coming into contact with someone who has either tested positive or is exhibiting symptoms – is linked to poor mental...

For many I/DD providers it is anything but business as usual. However, as more and more restrictions are lifted across the country and programs begin to open, many are thinking about what’s next for...

In this summer of COVID-19, it’s hard to think past the end of the week, much less into next year and beyond. But in the midst of all we’ve gone through, there are moments when I appreciate that this...

Showing employees just how much their hard work is appreciated is more important than ever before. And, according to what I’ve seen and heard – you all did exactly that (and more!) during the 43^rd...

Sometimes it’s hard to see the silver linings when you’re in the thick of a tough situation. And the COVID-19 battle is unlike anything the world, especially the senior care industry, has faced. None...

OnShift recently hosted a series of three discussions around how the COVID-19 crisis has affected the senior care workforce. Attendees asked their most pressing questions around recruiting and...

Many providers have seen an uptick in the amount of applications they’re receiving due to the tens of millions of workers displaced by COVID-19. This is a positive thing for an industry that’s been...

I’m so proud of how our local and national activities groups have stepped up to help senior care providers navigate the pandemic. They’ve made it a priority to produce continuing education content...

Everyone has been affected in some way by COVID-19, especially when it comes to the way we do our jobs. While many are set up to work remotely, a large portion of people do not have that option....

Back in Fall of 2019, we asked healthcare providers to list their top workforce challenges. Employee turnover, finding qualified candidates and employee compensation and wage pressures topped the...

The recent events of COVID-19 have brought a lot of uncertainty—particularly for caregivers working to protect those most vulnerable to the virus, our nation's seniors. Not only are they concerned...