Understanding the variety of ways in which senior living can be paid for is critical to helping ensure quality of life for older adults as they age.
Building a world-class assisted living resident program
By
Bernie Cavis
Apr 04, 2016
It has become more important than ever for assisted living providers to develop positive and interactive programming for their residents, to promote socialization and stimulation and keep the mind and...
What research tells us about pets and older adults
By
Maureen Hewitt
Mar 28, 2016
The many benefits of spending time with a pet seem enough reason to regularly invite them into the lives of older adults. Operational and logistic concerns exist for senior living communities, however.
Innovations in long-term care for the elderly begin at home
By
Josefina Carbonell
Mar 21, 2016
The U.S. healthcare system must continue to accelerate the rebalancing of long-term care services for the elderly, an approach that improves quality of life and saves money.
Do Americans understand what a CCRC Is?
By
Shelley Ballet
Mar 14, 2016
We need to work together to change the perceptions that keep people from exploring the continuing care retirement community as a healthy, positive, viable lifestyle choice.
There are no ‘do-overs’ with first impressions
By
Rick Macias
Feb 29, 2016
First impressions may not be everything, but they are definitely the foundation for everything.
Addressing the emotional needs of residents
By
Ron Kelly
Feb 16, 2016
Today’s senior living communities put a lot of emphasis on addressing residents’ physical, medical and social needs through community events and amenities, but what about their emotional needs?
Intergenerational program brings nice surprises
By
Jim Lay
Feb 08, 2016
A simple plan for students to entertain residents has blossomed into a depth of kinship and connection between unlikely acquaintances.
Northbridge goes Hollywood with Paul Sorvino and Martin Landau film
By
Gerry Gallin
Jan 25, 2016
When “The Last Poker Game” hits the silver screen this fall, a senior living community will be one of the stars. Here’s an inside look — with photos — at production of the film, which...
Renovations to meet the changing needs of very different generations
By
Aaron Hargett
Dec 07, 2015
You can make your community relevant and up-to-date without tearing it down and starting from scratch.