{"id":32532,"date":"2022-07-11T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=32532"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:34:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:34:43","slug":"technology-white-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/technology-white-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology Is Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Senior living operators build community, and community is increasingly defined by its technology \u2014 the tech used by residents, staff and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These integrated systems are a community\u2019s lifeblood, enhancing key aspects of the day-to-day experience for both residents and staff. They help staff communicate, empower residents and ease concerns for family members. Ultimately, these systems keep senior living communities in sync.<\/p>\n\n\n

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That\u2019s the focus of a brand new Yardi<\/a>-sponsored white paper, Technology is community: How to bring residents, family and staff together<\/a>. Published by Senior Housing News (SHN), the resource offers an inside look at how providers are using tech to connect their communities in creative ways.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See below for a snapshot of what the white paper entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using tech to connect residents, families and staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions changed communication in every industry, the pandemic\u2019s risks to seniors made communication in senior living even more important, and more challenging. Today, operators need ways to connect families with their loved ones in communities, and ways to help staff deliver quality care no matter the circumstance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it is crucial for operators to implement technology tools that streamline communication. Drawing insight from operators Validus Senior Living and Maplewood Senior Living, the white paper shares how solutions like RentCafe Senior Living<\/a> \u2014 a secure online portal \u2014 help staff members communicate with each other, with residents and with resident family members. Additionally, how this integrated solution helps users make online payments, review health and wellness information, sign forms electronically and submit maintenance requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Validus, you\u2019ll learn how RentCafe Senior Living works to improve communication, streamline billing and even enhance medical care. Through the Maplewood spotlight, you\u2019ll see exactly how this Connecticut-based company is using RentCafe Senior Living to enrich residents\u2019 quality of life in four key areas. That includes socialization, entertainment, safety, exercise and health tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top benefits of improved communication systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New technologies have improved senior living for residents, giving them enhanced experiences in their finances, health, socialization and more. Leading communication tools have also improved the experiences of staff and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With RentCafe Senior Living, three of the industry\u2019s major stakeholders \u2014 residents, staff, families \u2014 share a communication tool that is easy-to-use and wide-ranging in impact. Areas of impact include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n