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How to Select the Best Wheelchair Cushions in 2021

Shape and material are the most important considerations when choosing a wheelchair cushion. Learn how to make the right selection for safety and comfort.

5 Senior-Friendly Design Tips for Resident Bedrooms

Designing senior-friendly bedrooms can help increase resident satisfaction and boost marketability. Discover the best bedroom ideas for senior-friendly design.

Unit Turnover Management in Senior Living

Current unit turnover processes make it difficult for Senior Living organizations to apply standards in data collection, evaluate spend decisions and identify cost-savings opportunities. Having effective technology and processes in place will help to make resident room and apartment turnovers efficient and cost-effective from start to finish.

Are Alarms Considered Restraints under F604?

If you’re wondering how the implementation of Phase II of the Requirements of Participation in late November 2017 affects you and your residents, you’re not alone. Many Long Term Care providers are concerned about how the definition of a restraint applies to numerous products in their communities, specifically in reference to F604; 483.10 (e)(1).

What You Need to Know About Antimicrobial Textiles

Antimicrobial linens are an easy and effective way to help protect your residents from risk of infection. Learn more about the difference these textiles can make in your community.

COVID-19 Tips: Developing an Easy, Effective Senior Living Dining Meal Delivery Program

Amid increased demand for in-room dining, help ensure food arrives hot and appetizing with expert tips and recommendations from Direct Supply’s Senior Foodservice Product Consultant Tina Burns.

COVID-19 Tips: Innovative Infection Prevention with EvaClean

The health and well-being of residents is always a primary focus for any Senior Living provider and limiting both infections and their spread is an ongoing challenge. Direct Supply’s Innovation & Technology Center recently discovered a new system on the market that’s making infection control easier and more cost effective for communities.

Find the Right Healthcare Air Mattresses for Your Patients’ Needs

Selecting the right air mattress can certainly feel like a daunting task. Compared to conventional foam mattresses, these sleep systems feature many more therapy applications and safety considerations that can impact your resident population. When the comfort and wellbeing of your seniors is on the line, you need to make the best decisions every time.

How to Confidently Select the Right PTAC for your Community

Thousands of Senior Living communities rely on PTACs (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners) to...

Renting vs. Owning an Air Mattress in Long Term Care

The equipment you have available can impact the quality of care you’re able to provide for your...

Air Overlays vs. Mattresses: Which is best for my resident?

As you construct the ideal bed system for your residents, you will discover many options for sleep surfaces, each with their own benefits and limitations.

How to Choose a Long Term Care Bed

With a wealth of options to choose from, including similar models from competing brands, many communities have difficulty selecting the proper beds for their residents. Treating resident health and comfort as your top priority, it’s important to research this decision before investing in such a valuable and long-lasting asset.