Life plan communities thrive through connectedness
By
Gina Miller
May 10, 2018
Research shows that social connectedness improves physical health, mental and emotional well-being and even longevity, thereby enabling individuals and communities, including life plan communities, to...
With more older boomers on their way to senior living, now is the time to go paperless
By
Jesse Wood
Nov 07, 2019
Going paperless in several departments, including accounting and human resources, is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a spike in occupancy.
Virtual healthcare is great, but senior living providers should think about implications
By
Jordan Parnell
Gerald Stoll
Jul 08, 2021
Even as telehealth takes the world by storm as “new new thing” for healthcare, there are reasons for those in the senior living and care industry to take a step back and evaluate the advantages against...
Pandemic lessons: Connectivity, transparent communication keys to brighter future
By
Fahad Aziz
May 27, 2021
Facebook, video and digital staff communications platforms can bridge the engagement gaps that existed before and were exacerbated during the pandemic. But they’re not the only channels.
Increase resident satisfaction, safety through food service technology
By
Heather Klassman, RD, LDN
Sep 28, 2017
By investing in dining management and food service automation technology, senior living communities easily can transition to and manage a personalized dining experience for their residents.
How video storytelling in senior living affects communities’ net operating income
By
Eric Varin
Oct 14, 2021
I’m hesitant to label video storytelling as a miracle cure to all of senior living’s woes, but it has proven to be an extremely powerful tool in the constant battle for improved NOI in senior living.
Why telehealth is here to stay: The opportunity for senior living
By
Robert G. Kramer
Kelsey Mellard
Oct 29, 2020
The immediate necessity of telehealth due to the pandemic will diminish soon, we hope, but continued investment and use will be critical to enabling older adults to have healthcare come to them rather...
Senior living staff, residents vital to technology development
By
John Moore
May 17, 2018
Senior living community staff members and residents can be crucial to the development and refinement of technology meant to benefit them. Who better to listen to than those who will use something every...
How big data affect how we care for seniors
By
Bryan Adams
Jun 29, 2017
Can big data affect how we care for seniors? The answer — both qualitatively and quantitatively — is yes. Here are three insights.
What we’ve learned about using telehealth to reach older adults during COVID-19
By
David Lindeman, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 2021
Lessons we’ve learned about how to most effectively reach older adults in affordable senior housing can be applied to efforts designed to reach any underserved population with digital health technology...