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Guest blog by Doug Leidig, President and CEO of Asbury Communities, Inc. It’s not an exaggeration to say that in the past few years, we’ve seen the tech industry’s focus on aging services explode....
Guest blog by Erin Hayes of Enquire In 2019, the senior living industry will see increased cross-collaboration between providers. This collaboration will result in a more seamless experience for patients and residents while also giving providers greater visibility...
We all have heard the importance of engaging in leisure and social activities among the retired—having a sense of purpose and belongingness is beneficial in all stages of life, but even more so for seniors when the desire to keep to oneself can be strong. The options...
Introduction More than two million of the 34 million Americans age 65+ (“seniors”) suffer from some form of depression. Compared to the average American, seniors are more likely to be on an antidepressant.[1] Seniors with depressive symptoms have roughly 50% higher...
Two shows currently on Netflix provide an insight into both the mindset of the next generation of seniors and how they view the senior living options our industry currently provides them. ‘The Kominsky Method’ is a series starring Alan Arkin and Michael Douglas....
“Words, then Numbers and then Lines” There have been many articles, books and conference sessions about the art and science of senior housing master planning. The purpose of this short little post is not to rehash those or discuss the finer points of senior housing...
By Aaron Rulnick, Managing Principal and Kerry Moynihan, Director of Organizational Development – HJ Sims Now in its fifteenth year, HJ Sims continues to host its highly popular Annual Late Winter Conference each February. The conference brings together renowned...
Spoiler alert: This article takes a grass-roots perspective on senior living, so don’t bother reading it if you are looking for a view from the top. But if you would like to know more about lifestyle challenges and opportunities through the eyes of your current and...
“How do we create an environment of dining excellence when our budget is already tight?” Is this the conversation happening in your community? This topic brings up a couple additional questions and thoughts that add to the conversation and outcome… “Dining is one of...
It’s officially 2018 and change is in the air. Iceland has enacted the world’s first equal pay law, Oregonians are now allowed to occasionally pump their own gas, and this little thing called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is in effect. First initiated by the House on...
Our Competitor Is Fueling Up...2018 is the Year Staying at home has long been our industry's main competitor. The average age of our residents has jumped up, thanks largely to the blossoming of non medical home care agencies which enable safe aging in place...at home....
1.) Increased Demand The number of seniors leaving their homes and moving into Senior Housing will continue to increase as the demographics are just starting to overwhelm the industry. The oldest baby boomers are now in their early 70’s and starting to consider senior...
