Editorial
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The Technology Debate: Generic Software Vs. Senior Living-Specific Software
There are so many technology platforms out there that can help support senior living communities; some are tailored specifically to the senior living industry, while others are designed to be applicable to any field. The question is, which one is…
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Acts Corporate University
Colleges across the nation are about to let their students out for winter break—and some of those students will be Acts Retirement-Life Communities employees who are participating in an Acts Corporate University (ACU) program. ACU was created by Acts to…
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Camp Waltonwood: An Intergenerational Experience
We’ve heard time and time again that it’s important to build and foster intergenerational relationships. It benefits everyone involved—from the young to the old. Waltonwood Communities decided to encourage these relationships through a fun, creative and engaging event: Camp Waltonwood.…
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A Virtual Cruise Around the World
Travel is a fun way to see other parts of the world, discover different cultures and traditions, try new food and more. Cambridge Enhanced Senior Living decided to simulate the experience of travel through decorations, food and activities, and took…
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The CEO Series: Tom Grape, Benchmark Senior Living
This year marks Benchmark Senior Living’s 25th anniversary serving its residents—and CEO and founder Tom Grape’s 25th year leading the senior living organization. In fact, even before Grape founded Benchmark back in 1997, he decided to make senior living his…
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Juniper Communities’ Catalyst Program
Most senior living communities have a lot of programs to help take care of their residents, but they can seem disconnected at times. Juniper Communities, which has 30 communities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas and Colorado, is working to connect…
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Charity Events: Fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association (and Other Organizations)
We’ve all been told to give back when and where we can. One senior living community has decided to incorporate giving back into their programming by hosting several charity events to raise money. But these fundraising efforts didn’t start when…
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Arbor Ridge’s Korean Cultural Program
A lot of senior living providers have programs designed to get their residents involved in the community, including fitness and exercise classes, musical performances and more. However, Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has taken an additional step to care…
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Senior Living LIVE: The Arbor Company’s Educational Video Platform
For families and residents who are new to the senior living space, it can be overwhelming at first. There’s so much to learn about, and they may have tons of questions about how the process (among other things) works. Even…
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Four Corners
The final HEALTHTAC West 2022 panel was entitled “Four Corners: Technology, Innovation, Programming & Your Residents’ Experience,” and it was moderated by Matt Reiners, co-founder and VP of Eversound. The event took place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale,…