{"id":37919,"date":"2024-05-22T10:23:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T17:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=37919"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:34:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:34:05","slug":"happiness-in-senior-living-yardi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/happiness-in-senior-living-yardi\/","title":{"rendered":"Happiness In Senior Living"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s always a pleasure to spotlight stories from our wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/products\/senior-living-software-suite\/\">senior living clients<\/a> \u2014 we love sharing how they\u2019re engaging residents, celebrating staff members and ultimately making a difference in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/SL-2024-Client-Stories-Round-Up-Blog-Post_23405_v1_1200x630-Landscape.png?w=1200\" alt=\"Explore happiness in senior living through stories from Yardi clients including Watercrest, Brookdale and more.\" class=\"wp-image-37920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/SL-2024-Client-Stories-Round-Up-Blog-Post_23405_v1_1200x630-Landscape.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/SL-2024-Client-Stories-Round-Up-Blog-Post_23405_v1_1200x630-Landscape.png?resize=768,403 768w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/SL-2024-Client-Stories-Round-Up-Blog-Post_23405_v1_1200x630-Landscape.png?w=400 400w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/SL-2024-Client-Stories-Round-Up-Blog-Post_23405_v1_1200x630-Landscape.png?w=500 500w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/SL-2024-Client-Stories-Round-Up-Blog-Post_23405_v1_1200x630-Landscape.png?w=600 600w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/SL-2024-Client-Stories-Round-Up-Blog-Post_23405_v1_1200x630-Landscape.png?w=720 720w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/SL-2024-Client-Stories-Round-Up-Blog-Post_23405_v1_1200x630-Landscape.png?w=800 800w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/SL-2024-Client-Stories-Round-Up-Blog-Post_23405_v1_1200x630-Landscape.png?w=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In that spirit, we\u2019ve compiled a roundup of recent finds from our clients\u2019 blogs and social media pages. We hope you enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inspiring community art<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/watercrestseniorliving.com\/\">Watercrest Senior Living<\/a> recently shared an array of photos from their community art shows, which they describe as \u201ca celebration of creativity and community.\u201d We wholeheartedly agree after seeing the amazing creations! Watercrest makes it an event to remember by inviting residents, families, associates and even local schools to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/watercrestseniorlivinggroup_creativecommunity-seniorlivingart-wearewatercrest-activity-7191932506173026304-5Svu\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\">Explore the photos on their social media<\/a> which showcase caricature drawings, hand-stitched blankets and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honoring Earth Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of Earth Day, an annual event held on April 22, <a href=\"https:\/\/pacificaseniorliving.com\/\">Pacifica Senior Living<\/a> brought residents together to create delightful art projects \u2014 all out of recycled materials! In addition to sharing photos from the arts and crafts session, Pacifica also posted pictures of residents giving their community gardens extra love and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/pacifica-senior-living_earthday-sustainability-communitygardens-activity-7188250549778018305-M-op?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\">Check out the photos Pacifica shared on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volunteering with care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of National Volunteer Awareness month, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maplewoodseniorliving.com\/blog\/enriching-lives-the-power-of-volunteerism-at-maplewood-senior-living\/\">Maplewood Senior Living<\/a> created a blog post highlighting volunteerism throughout their communities. The uplifting stories include residents volunteering \u2014 such as residents knitting baby clothes for mothers in need \u2014 to mentions of students and family members joining Maplewood for volunteer efforts. Thanks to those volunteering, residents are learning how to play musical instruments, write poetry and so much more. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maplewoodseniorliving.com\/blog\/enriching-lives-the-power-of-volunteerism-at-maplewood-senior-living\/\">Read Maplewood\u2019s blog post<\/a> to see the stories of volunteer initiatives across their communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Ohio!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celebrating 2024 Nurse\u2019s Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know National Nurse\u2019s Week occurs each year from May 6-12? Our clients love the opportunity to thank and recognize their care staff, so it\u2019s no surprise to see them celebrate Nurse\u2019s Week with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightviewseniorliving.com\/\">Brightview Senior Living<\/a> shared a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/brightview-senior-living_onebrightview-gptw-activity-7193268768175718400-CME9?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\">social media post<\/a> extending their appreciation for nurses, complete with a collage of charming photos of their staff. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagora.com\/\">Sagora Senior Living<\/a> did the same, posting a heartfelt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/sagora-senior-living_sagoraseniorliving-seniorliving-nationalnursesweek-activity-7193233047192768513-eEUh?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\">thank you on LinkedIn<\/a> directed at the nurses across their 64 communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thanks for reading!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate our amazing clients for sharing all the above \u2014 there\u2019s nothing better than seeing the inspiration and joy you spread in your communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If those reading have any questions on how we support our clients with dynamic senior living solutions, <a href=\"https:\/\/info.yardi.com\/slbookademo?utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_source=blog\">reach out to book time with us<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s always a pleasure to spotlight stories from our wonderful senior living clients \u2014 we love sharing how they\u2019re engaging residents, celebrating staff members and ultimately making a difference in their communities. 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