What you need to know before installing air purification systems
By
Allen Johnston
Nov 11, 2021
Over the past 18 months, we all have become exceedingly more aware of the quality of indoor air, which can be up to five times dirtier than outdoor air and contain chemicals, bacteria, mold and more. The...
8 things your assisted living residents don’t want to hear
By
Evan Thompson
Sep 07, 2017
Serving and caring for older adults can be incredibly difficult. Good communication, however, can keep person-centeredness at the forefront.
Veterans A&A pension eligibility requirements expected to change
By
Kaylin Ray Gilkey
Nov 10, 2016
The Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension helps low-income veterans and their spouses with senior living and care expenses. Eligibility requirements are anticipated to change in the coming year, however.
How to scale memories, build community and enhance quality of life through 3-D stories
By
Douglas Cole
Mar 21, 2019
Preliminary results of studies on the effectiveness of 3-D presentations at senior living communities in the United States and Canada are promising.
What we’ve learned at senior living industry conferences
By
Lara Brooks
Apr 25, 2019
We’ve attended several recent senior living conferences and have ongoing conversations with our healthcare partners, specifically related to senior living. Here are some of the key learnings we have...
Disinfecting senior living communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
By
Noel McCarthy
Aug 20, 2020
There are things we can do to mitigate the effects of this pandemic. Case in point: Disinfecting our facilities as often as we (practically) can.
Why an operating system is critical to senior living success during a crisis
By
Cindy Phillips
May 06, 2021
The operating system approach surfaces all of the technology a community needs in one one easy to use place. The OS acts as a centralized management system that propels the technology helping senior living...
The value of in-room audio
By
Jack Sheehan
Apr 06, 2017
By installing an advanced emergency call system with in-room audio, senior living community owners can help residents maintain a sense of dignity while ensuring their safety.
COVID-19’s invisible consequences for residents must make us reconsider tech’s role
By
Ted Okosi
Feb 04, 2021
It seems as if no matter the issue nowadays, tech is part of the answer. Although it might keep us annoyingly glued to our phones and have its downsides, it can be a powerful force for good as well.