Jul 24, 2015 | Healthcare Technology
In many senior living communities, technology plays a major role in day to day life and the delivery of services. Unfortunately, some of that technology is well past its prime. If your tech needs an update, here are four potential areas for focus. 1. Modern safety...
Jul 23, 2015 | Aging In Place
You already know that the aging population in the United States is exploding, but what does that look like in numbers? As of the 2010 U.S. Census, more than 40 million Americans were over the age of 65, an increase from 35 million in 2000 and only 3.1 million in 1900....
Jul 22, 2015 | Aging In Place, Healthcare Technology
In most continuing care retirement communities, there’s an expectation that as residents’ health and function deteriorate, they will “transition” — or move to a higher level of care such as assisted living, skilled nursing or memory care. Transitioning, one of the...
Jul 21, 2015 | Aging In Place
Many seniors wish to stay in the familiar surroundings of their own homes as they get older. In fact, an AARP survey found that more than 80 percent of seniors hope to age in place. Unfortunately, a number of aging Americans encounter significant challenges in their...
Jul 13, 2015 | Assisted Living News, Home Health News, Independent Living Tips
With the so-called “silent generation” well-entrenched and the baby boomers beginning to consider their futures, it’s a good time for the nation’s senior living communities. It’s also a time of transition, as communities work to satisfy current residents even as they...