Asbury residents elevate technology in older adult care through pilot programs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 25, 2022
With the trifecta of a large information technology staff at its disposal, a philanthropic foundation and a forward-looking resident population, Asbury Communities is working to elevate technology in the...
Some vintage advice for your married residents
By
John O'Connor
Jul 21, 2016
How can you help keep the married couples in your community as content as possible? One answer might be found in a surprising place.
Coalition cites ‘urgent need’ in releasing best practices for assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 25, 2018
The Long Term Care Community Coalition released recommendations for best practices for the assisted living industry on Wednesday, citing an “urgent need” given the findings contained in a February...
Threats, attacks on senior living workers now felonies in Wisconsin
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 25, 2022
It is a felony to threaten or attack healthcare workers in Wisconsin since Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 960.
Keeping it real distinguishes home from homelike
By
Glenn Blacklock
Jan 30, 2017
Some senior living organizations strive to create a homier environment with new décor, more menu items and large group activities. But do the residents gain any real control over how their lives play...
Five Star Senior Living rebrands as AlerisLife, plans to diversify offerings
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2022
Newton, MA-based Five Star Senior Living has changed its name to AlerisLife Inc. effective immediately, the company announced this morning along with plans to expand its offerings to include active adult...
The right art has positive effects in senior living
By
Ari Shapiro
Jun 10, 2019
If I, a healthy person in my late 20s, stare at a mediocre painting and feel uninspired and sad, how do your residents perceive the artwork hanging in their forever home?
Partnerships, universal workers keys to successful middle market communities, execs say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
Relationships with third parties, the use of universal workers, pared-down offerings and strict expense control — but not skimping on quality — are keys to a successful senior living model serving...
How to solve for loneliness, boredom and helplessness in senior living
By
Jeannette McClennan
May 02, 2019
For years, we have been hearing about the impact of purpose on people’s lives. Take your residents through this process to help them identify theirs.
Designing older adult communities in urban environments
By
Jami Mohlenkamp
Oct 14, 2019
No matter the demographic, there are challenges and opportunities to designing in an urban environment. When it comes to older adult communities, there are a few key elements to consider.