Editorial
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Designers passionate, giving back
Not so many years ago, interior designers explaining their work in what was then called assisted living design were often met with comments like “Oh, you mean nursing homes.” Even designers themselves often turned up their noses at that “type”…
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Companion Pets Help With Behavior, Adjustment And Loss
Cats are significantly transforming the demeanor and responsiveness of residents, particularly those with dementia, at Quincy Village, a southern Pennsylvania continuing care retirement community. But these cats don’t require litter pans, although they do purr contentedly when their soft fur…
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What’s ahead from our new president?
At this writing, the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump plays out, and the country’s emotions remain divided with celebrating and protesting. It’s bound to be another year of healthcare upheavals as we wait to see if the incoming administration will…
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Making Senior Housing Sexy
Profile, Lori Alford, Avanti Senior Living COO and Co-founder
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead
New senior living communities, renovations and integrations marked the year in 2016, as well as technology advances and systems to increase customer satisfaction and improve personalized quality care. With the need for services increasing with the aging population and many…
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Young leaders blaze new trail in senior living
As a wave of CEO retirements is about to hit the senior living industry, an influx of young leaders are ready to blaze their own trail—not only leading but creating new options for older adults. Many are women and other…
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Conversations With Aging Parents In 2017
As the new year begins, many of us are preparing for a fresh start by cleaning and organizing everything from closets to computers and perhaps setting new goals for our personal and professional lives. For those with older adults in…
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Pets Play Big Part In Senior Living
There’s no debating that pets are good for our health. Physically, they help lower our blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. The act of petting releases endorphins that have a calming effect and produce a relaxation response, often reducing overall…
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Short-term Rehab Takes Cue From Hotel Industry
Savvy skilled nursing providers and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are responding to the need for short-term rehabilitation of patients who need a place to go to completely recover from a surgery, illness or accident. By redesigning services with resort-style…
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Passive House Building Offers Sustainability And Affordability
A daring few affordable housing developers and senior living providers are using an eco-friendly form of construction called Passive House to help solve the affordable housing crisis for older adults. It costs more up front to build because of special…