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.
A whole new breed of rip off artists
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2024
Senior living operators can enhance their cybersecurity measures, protecting valuable health information and fostering a safer environment for all residents.
Tick tock, TikTok: Making time for fun in retirement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2022
I read this week about a retirement community in West Hollywood, CA, that has six residents aged 70 to 85. Except “Retirement House” isn’t a real place, and the “residents” don’t really live...
4 senior living advertising ideas to help you avoid stereotyping
By
Nicole Wagner
Nov 05, 2018
Falling into the trap of using advertising ideas that rely on senior stereotypes will make it difficult for you to generate interest in your community. Use these tips to help avoid stereotyping older adults...
New overtime rules not much to cheer about
By
John O'Connor
May 19, 2016
The new overtime mandates are going to be a bad deal, for everyone.
Interoperability: Preventing emergency communication breakdowns in your senior living community
By
Danielle Myers
Dec 05, 2019
Interoperability enables computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information, allowing senior living owners and operators to leverage their systems more effectively, improving both efficiency...
4 ways to customize the dining experience at your community
By
Dirk Noteboom
Jun 09, 2022
Many senior living communities aren’t living up to their potential. They’re only offering a limited and programmatic dining experience.
Cut down on paper records with digital work orders
By
Dan Roberge
Nov 04, 2021
It takes a good deal of time to handle administrative paperwork — time that takes you away from keeping your senior living community running smoothly.
Words matter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 09, 2015
Those working in the senior living field may have conflicting opinions as to the appropriateness of evolving terminology such as life plan community, but it makes good business sense to consider language...
3 reasons senior living providers should test their water
By
Megan Glover
Jul 21, 2016
Investing in the health of your residents is an investment in the life of your business.