A year ago, nobody in the U.S. senior living industry would have predicted that a pandemic would upend everyone’s personal and professional lives in 2020. But COVID-19 undoubtedly was the story of the...
New crowdsourcing site aims to help older adults decide where to retire
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2019
A new website aims to help older adults determine where to live in retirement through user-contributed reviews and other content, and it has the backing of a major senior living operator.
How to increase move-ins via your website and social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 18, 2017
Las Vegas — With research showing that prospective senior living residents or their families already may have completed 60% of the decision-making process involved in a potential move before even contacting...
Affordability, amenities top influencers of future moves for those 55+
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 17, 2016
Affordability and amenities will be the top influencers of future moves among renters and homeowners currently aged 55 or more years who responded to a recent survey. Renters and homeowners value those...
Modest senior living cost growth presents marketing opportunity, experts say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2019
Modest rate increases necessitated by imbalances in supply and demand offer senior living operators in some U.S. markets a marketing opportunity if they’re willing to change their thinking, according...
US News Best Senior Living program recognizes 1,675 communities as tops in second year
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 04, 2023
US News & World Report is recognizing 1,675 senior living communities with top ratings in the second year of its Best Senior Living program. That compares with 1,274 communities rated as “Best” in...
ASHA launches second phase of consumer campaign to build confidence in industry
Oct 29, 2020
The American Seniors Housing Association announced Wednesday that it has begun the second phase of a public relations campaign promoting the senior living industry in the midst of the pandemic.
How to get more mileage from your Facebook efforts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 18, 2017
Facebook can be a way to reach prospects, build a sense of community among residents and keep older adults engaged with family and friends. Two big issues can keep seniors off the social networking site,...
A new report from the Administration on Aging puts some numbers behind trends related to the increasing population of U.S. older adults and suggests opportunities for providers of seniors housing and care.
Report: Older adults benefit from living with others
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 18, 2016
A new report from the Pew Research Center reaffirms the decline in use of some forms of senior living but also offers some potential angles for industry marketing professionals.