The future of senior living: Embracing wellness for a thriving community
By
Elizabeth Audette-Bourdeau
Sep 19, 2024
Those overseeing programming and recreation in senior living must understand the evolving landscape and adapt their strategies to meet the demands of the future.
More news for Monday, July 15
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2024
CMS releases companion guide to Medicaid Access Rule … Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors, not genetics … Addressing loneliness over time may play important role in stroke...
Well-being could be the path to improved dementia prevention and care: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2024
Increasing well-being may be a promising nonpharmacological approach to preventing dementia, and among people already living with dementia, well-being may be improved through environmental changes and...
A 4-letter word, hope, can affect older adults’ wellness goals: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2022
Hope is a four-letter word, one that can make the difference in motivating older adults to move toward their wellness goals, according to the results of a new study from the Mather Institute.
Thousands of nursing home, assisted living residents receive VR headset gifts as respite from unfolding...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 25, 2023
As war escalates in Israel, thousands of seniors living in the Holy Land are being gifted virtual headsets to help combat stress and PTSD.
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
The recruiting and retention strategy you’re probably not using
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 07, 2022
A word that starts with W may represent an untapped opportunity for senior living operators to help recruit and retain workers, industry experts say. It’s not wages.
Consider these points when planning senior living campuses and communities
By
Julie Heiberger, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Jon Rynish, AIA LEED AP
May 30, 2023
Senior living organizations are finding that the priorities of yesteryear far different from today. Just as with many other aspects of our society, the pace of change has heightened for the industry. We’ve...
Doing good by doing wellness
By
John O'Connor
Sep 15, 2022
Senior living operators would be remiss if they didn’t pay attention to wellness. This concept also has plenty to offer.
Helping people live better, longer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2022
As wellness becomes an increasing focus of senior living providers, McKnight’s Senior Living spent a few minutes with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging.