Senior living

Join us on the road at these senior living events (2026)

Don’t miss these senior living industry events packed with networking opportunities. Team Yardi will be there. Come meet us!

02 / 02 / 26

Welcome to the next generation of Voyager 8 Senior Housing

Find out what’s new in Voyager 8 upgrades for Voyager Senior Housing, and what’s coming soon.

12 / 08 / 25

Senior living business intelligence: What’s new in Senior IQ

Learn how senior living business intelligence helps teams plan staffing, track care and make faster, more informed decisions. See what’s in the latest Senior IQ update.

12 / 15 / 25

Serving Seniors

No one said growing old was easy. Thankfully, you don’t have to go it alone. There’s a wealth of aging agencies and community-based organizations ready to help. In Santa Barbara, many of these local services come together every year for the Senior Expo, which provides a central location for seniors and their caregivers to find […]

11 / 03 / 19

People

Giving

Embracing Technology

If you have ever looked at a demographic chart of the U.S. recently, you know there are millions of Baby Boomers poised to enter their golden years. Investors have also seen the writing on the wall, and have been funding senior living developments over the past decade. It’s led to an oversupply problem as more […]

11 / 02 / 19

Senior Wellness

Socialization is a significant part of senior wellness. By getting the members of the neighborhood involved in activities at your community, you’re offering healthful, value-add services for your seniors that truly make a difference! Below are a few suggestions on how you can improve social opportunities with community support. Animal shelter collaborations are a fun […]

10 / 22 / 19

Leading Long Term Care

Oregon has long been a leader in long-term care. In fact, the first assisted living community in the US opened there in 1983. And in the decades since, the Oregon Health Care Association has pushed for higher-quality care and new, innovative services. It’s no surprise then that their Annual Convention is one of the industry’s […]

10 / 16 / 19

Easier Medicaid Billing

For many residents in senior living communities, Medicaid is a stable source of funding for care. But for just as many owners and operators, Medicaid is a source of billing frustration. Since each state manages their own Medicaid programs, senior living providers can have wildly different processes for getting reimbursed for care among their communities. […]

10 / 14 / 19

LeadingAge Learning

There are many conventions and shows in the senior living industry, each uniquely positioned for a local audience, a certain role or a special purpose. But there’s one event that unites more people from across the care community than any other: the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo. This year, the conference takes place from October […]

10 / 10 / 19

Learning

Eyes on Argentum

For nearly 30 years, Argentum has been a staple of senior living. The advocacy group, whose membership now represents close to 75 percent of the industry, strives to raise the bar of excellence in communities nationwide. Formerly called the Assisted Living Federation of America, the organization changed its name to Argentum a few years back […]

10 / 09 / 19

Senior Living Leases

Does your senior living community offer electronic leases yet? Maybe you’ve heard the term, but don’t know if it’s worth the transition. Well, rest assured, there’s plenty to like. From faster sales cycles to searchable online records, electronic leases make the move-in process painless – for both your staff and your residents. At their core, […]

09 / 23 / 19

Senior Phone Fraud

“We’ve found fraud on your taxes. This is the IRS. If you don’t pay, you’ll be arrested by the cops.” Sound familiar? If you have a cellphone, chances are you’ve had a call from a suspected scammer. The one where a robotic voice warns you of your expired insurance, an error on your taxes or […]

09 / 18 / 19

Call Center for Senior Living

The internet has certainly made a splash in senior living. The majority of prospects research options online, according to Google. They’ll browse listing services. Check your own website. Scour reviews. But when it comes time to make a decision, those who call in for more information are the most likely to convert. In fact, […]

09 / 17 / 19

Superheroes Need Super Tools

Despite what the silver screen or comic books might show, you don’t need a truth-telling lasso or flying hammer to be a hero. All it takes is the courage to do good, a strength that senior living caregivers possess in spades. The 70th AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention & Expo aims to empower these everyday heroes by […]

09 / 14 / 19

Pacifica Takes Part

This week is National Assisted Living Week (NALW), and senior living communities across the country are busy hosting activities for the annual observance. This year’s theme, “A Spark of Creativity,” challenges residents, family and staff to try their hand at arts that enrich the senior living experience. At Pacifica Senior Living in Oxnard, California, there’s […]

09 / 12 / 19

Changemaker Series

Welcome to the fourth segment of the Changemakers, a Senior Housing News (SHN) series of interviews that spotlight leaders who are shaping the future of senior living through innovation. Yardi is sponsoring the series, and for this installment, we are excited to share that the featured company is a longtime Yardi client. Meet David Eskenazy, […]

08 / 30 / 19

People

SMASH Summit 2019

Many people tend to think of senior living as a “sleepy” industry. Doesn’t move fast. Doesn’t change much. Doesn’t keep up with the latest trends in the market. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. As any professional in senior living would tell you, they’re keenly focused on the future – and the challenges […]

08 / 29 / 19

Senior CRM Webinar

Roughly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. It’s a demographic shift of seismic proportions, and it’s spurred a lot of new developments in senior living as investors anticipate future demand. Turns out, they’ve got a few more years to wait before they can recoup their costs (the average senior living resident is well into […]

08 / 21 / 19