Mar 20, 2013 | Assisted Living News
One of the main struggles for assisted living communities when it comes to attracting new residents is overcoming the public's preexisting notions of what it's like to live in this environment. Often, elderly citizens are reluctant to leave their current...
Mar 18, 2013 | Assisted Living News
Owners and managers of assisted living facilities and retirement communities across the country are acutely aware that the industry has faced a series of challenges in recent years. The elderly population is growing rapidly, leading to increased demand at these...
Mar 11, 2013 | Assisted Living News
With independent senior living advancing into a new technological age, it’s important to realize that regular internet use is becoming commonplace for a large portion of the country’s older population. Whether it’s through social media, reading the...
Feb 14, 2013 | Assisted Living News
Over the last year, a number of reports have indicated that when it comes to managing their long-term care, more and more individuals are looking to avoid assisted living centers, the facilities that were once the affordable mainstream option for extended care. A 2012...
Feb 8, 2013 | Assisted Living News
Last week our Chief Medical Officer, Richard Della Penna, set the stage for a new Independa series on “How Technology Helps the Caregiver.” He mentioned the lack of conversation around the use of technology as a key aid in assisting caregivers to help older adults...
