Illinois Health Care Association

11/06/2025

PointClickCare's new platform gives real-time, complete resident information that will help teams coordinate care more effectively and improve resident experiences.
https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20251103la12723/pointclickcare-unveils-new-experience-for-senior-living-redefining-care-coordination-and-resident-wellness
PointClickCare

11/05/2025

Handy tips for survey success in your facilities.

Nursing home operators must do better to prepare for annual surveys — despite many facilities sometimes being subjected to years-long backlogs in some jurisdictions — experts said.

11/05/2025

Immigration and direct care workers in long term care. How much does the sector really rely on this workforce?
https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/little-optimism-exists-in-near-term-on-meaningful-immigration-reform/

Decisions regarding immigration policy have significant implications for the senior living and care workforce, which can affect the ability of providers to attract and retain talent, according to panelists at a session tackling recent developments in federal immigration policy during the LeadingAge....

11/05/2025

Why staff training alone won’t stop falls and why quick fixes won't work.
https://www.mcknights.com/blogs/guest-columns/correlation-does-not-equal-causation-why-staff-training-alone-wont-stop-falls/

11/04/2025

Mommy, imagine a nursing home where therapists never leave.
https://www.mcknights.com/blogs/rehab-realities/mommy-imagine-a-nursing-home-where-therapists-never-leave/

11/04/2025

Warm wood tones and soft, neutral hues of blue and green fosters a sense of tranquility and connection to nature, which has been shown to provide positive neurological benefits in a senior living environment.
https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/How-Designers-Create-Welcoming-Senior-Care-Communities--30580

Health care facilities professionals learn about: Risk assessments and cost analysis play a role in creating thriving communities.

11/04/2025

Whether you decide to get the flu shot this season or not is up to you, but here are some ways you can protect yourself and others from common viruses this respiratory season.
https://healthmatters.nyp.org/what-to-expect-this-flu-season-2/

Coming off a severe flu season, a primary care doctor explains why getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself this winter.

11/04/2025

When is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period?
https://healthyaging.net/health/medicare-open-enrollment-what-you-need-to-know-in-2025/

Prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment 2025. Discover your options and ensure you have the best coverage for your health needs.

11/04/2025

As older adults become more socially isolated, often living far from loved ones or in facilities with limited engagement, they face not only emotional hardship but a real biological risk.
https://generations.asaging.org/intergenerational-relationships-and-social-interaction/

How community-based interventions to tackle loneliness can decrease the risk of neurodegeneration among older adults.

11/03/2025

Lessons in leadership: staffing, retention, supervisor support.

Nursing homes looking to retain more of their frontline staff should level up their retention game by pouring more resources into direct care supervisors, experts recommended here Sunday.

11/03/2025

Converting to case-mix payment models triggers new state audits of nursing homes.
https://www.mcknights.com/news/converting-to-case-mix-payment-models-triggers-new-state-audits-of-nursing-homes/

11/03/2025

IHCA Virtual Tuesday Webinar - Last Chance To Register!
From Policy to Practice: Operationalizing the October 1, 2025 MDS Updates.
November 4, 2025 | Register Today!
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MDS updates can feel overwhelming—but they don’t have to be. Join this interactive session to break down the October 1, 2025, updates and learn how to translate policy changes into operational success.
https://members.ihca.com/ap/Events/Register/nvFDbXVfECNCZ