Tag: senior living

Senior Tech at CES

Cutting-Edge Caregiving

Early January is a special time of the year for the technology-inclined. Tens of thousands flock to Las Vegas for four days to feast their eyes on the latest inventions and innovations at CES. There were over 4,500 exhibitors clamoring for attention this year. But hidden among them were a surprisingly large number of vendors […]

News, Technology

Caregivers Cut Off

Ransomware Strikes Senior Living

As technology advances, crime keeps pace. Modern lawbreakers can now hold lives hostage from afar. It’s all because of type of malicious software called ransomware. These programs are designed to lock down computers and data until a monetary demand is paid. When these viruses first cropped up, they generally targeted users indiscriminately by casting a […]

Events, News

Pet Therapy Pros

Senior Living Paw-sitivity

One of the best forms of therapy for older adults is also the furriest. Turns out, a friendly dog or two can do a lot to lift the mood and health of those who live in senior living communities. Pet therapy (or animal-assisted therapy in non-layman’s terms) is a service where animals – usually dogs […]

People, Technology

Senior Living Leaders

Get the Changemakers Ebook

New regulations. Rising acuity. Huge demographic shifts. There’s no doubt that senior living as an industry is changing. And it’s changing faster than many providers are ready for. But there are a few who are facing these challenges head on, ready to adapt with novel practices and new technologies. Earlier this year, Senior Housing News […]

People

Thrive Senior Living

Tracking Sales the Creative Way

How do you effectively track your sales activities? You got to make it fun, says Nicole Moberg, chief sales officer for Thrive Senior Living. Based in Atlanta, Thrive Senior Living operates more than a dozen communities across eight states and Washington D.C. Over the past decade, they’ve worked to redefine what senior living stands for, […]

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Driving Adoption

Encouraging Online Payments

For senior living providers, collecting payments online reduces staff workload and increases cash flow. For senior living residents and their family members, it saves time and eliminates hassle. A win-win all around. So why is it then that so few residents pay online? At Validus Senior Living, the finance team understood the value of online […]

People

Data Driven Growth

Yardi client 12 Oaks Senior Living

When you work in an industry where margins are tight, having the data to see exactly how your business is performing – and what steps you need to take – is vital. This is especially true for senior living, which currently faces one of its lowest occupancy rates in years. Greg Puklicz of 12 Oaks […]

Giving, People

Serving Seniors

Senior Expo of Santa Barbara

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 […]

Events, News

Embracing Technology

CALA Fall Conference 2019

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 […]

Senior Living

Senior Wellness

Community Connections

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 […]

Events, News

Leading Long Term Care

Yardi Heads to OHCA in Oregon

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 […]

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Easier Medicaid Billing

Introducing Claims Manager

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. […]

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LeadingAge Learning

Tools to Support Senior Living

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 […]

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Eyes on Argentum

Senior Living Resources & Events

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 […]

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Senior Living Leases

Make Paperwork Less Work

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, […]

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