Editorial
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LGBT Senior Cohousing Values Diversity
Village Hearth Cohousing, the first and only LGBT senior cohousing community in North America, is under construction in Durham, NC, and on course for occupancy in spring 2020. The 55+ intentional neighborhood of LGBTs, straight friends and allies will consist…
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Alexa Scores with Seniors
Senior living communities across the country have been reporting high rates of adoption and success with the use of Amazon’s voice-activated personal assistant Alexa—some with devices at various places throughout communities, some with devices in each residence or moving in…
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Bridging The Gap
Intergenerational programming in senior living communities connects residents to a broader community, reducing loneliness and enhancing the well-being of both seniors and youth. Such programs can help fight ageism, introduce youth to new career paths and even help solve greater…
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Measuring Up In Occupancy
Many senior living organizations struggle with occupancy—with the national senior housing occupancy rate falling in the second quarter of 2019 to 87.8%, its lowest since the second quarter of 2011—while others consistently maintain 95% or higher year after year. So…
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HEALTHTAC Hits On Key Issues
“Quality over quantity” has become the mantra of the HEALTHTAC® events, which continue to focus on the goal of bringing senior living executives together in an intimate environment designed to maximize productivity and enhance relationship building and collaboration. This was…
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A Real Learning Experience
As senior living organizations continue the struggle to find adequate staffing, some are embarking on more formalized partnerships with universities and internship programs to nurture and develop the next generation of senior care practitioners while introducing them to their own…
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Meeting In The Middle
There’s a lot of talk about the need to serve the “middle market” in seniors housing and services, but a recent affiliation between HumanGood and Presby’s Inspired Life is marking the beginning of a new era in affordable housing and…
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Brand New Solutions
As the aging services industry evolves, some organizations have been developing new brands to expand their portfolios and specifically address new and different market segments. Dominion Senior Living is one of the latest, launching a new independent living brand this…
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Playing It Cool For Summer
The summer months can bring challenges to senior living communities, older adults and their caregivers—but also a lot of fun. “As the heat starts to rise, hydration and keeping residents active with a balance of indoor and outdoor activities can…
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Giving It The Old College Try
As life expectancy increases and levels of health improve, many older adults are working longer, want to continue learning, and often want the opportunity to mix with other generations. As such, some senior living operators are betting on college campuses…