How smart home technologies can help with senior living
By
Jennifer Tuohy
Oct 26, 2017
The scope for the use of “smart home” technologies in independent and assisted living communities is a real game-changer.
Tips for designing or adapting durable, sustainable senior living communities
By
Angela Gunn
Julie Zielinski
Jun 04, 2018
When it comes to designing for sustainability, the design elements for senior living residences are in many ways similar to other building types, yet senior living residences are unique in several ways.
Senior living communities commit to environmentalism through initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 09, 2021
Whether it’s creating a solar farm, using green cleaning supplies or establishing a senior-level environmental safety position, senior living communities are doing their part to commit to a smaller carbon...
NJ community completes $8.9 million ‘green’ makeover
May 02, 2016
The Masonic Village at Burlington recently completed an $8.9 million makeover that positions the 120-year-old facility “one of the most sustainable, energy-efficient and resilient senior living communities...
Resident-led solar panel project expected to save $50,000 annually
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2021
Residents of a Florida continuing care retirement community saw their drive for sustainable energy become a reality with the recent installation of solar panels on the community’s roof.
25 Brookdale communities earn Energy Star certification
Jan 04, 2018
Twenty-five Brookdale Senior Living communities have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification, the Brentwood, TN-based company announced Wednesday.
Electric vehicles, charging stations latest amenities at California CCRC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2022
A California senior living community recently added an electric vehicle, as well as four charging stations, for resident transportation needs.
Illuminating lighting in assisted living
By
John Casadonte
May 13, 2015
Advancements in lighting are among the most recent and most promising innovations to assure a better quality of life in assisted living and nursing facilities for seniors.
Aegis Living’s latest community is ‘setting new standards’ for ‘going green’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 09, 2022
The “world’s greenest” senior living community opened in Seattle on Monday, according to Bellevue, WA-based Aegis Living.
The ‘three-bucket’ approach to sustainability
By
Stephen P. Ashkin
Dec 07, 2017
Interested in sustainability efforts that could save your company money? Here are steps you can take now and in the future.