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It\u2019s time for this year\u2019s National Assisted Living Week (NALW)<\/a>, an annual recognition of assisted living communities and the individuals they serve. NALW was established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995 and each year, a special theme is announced.<\/p>\n

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The 2024 theme \u2014 Inspiring Generations \u2014 encourages senior living staff, residents and families to share stories and wisdom with one another.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll share more on this year\u2019s observance below, covering how our senior living clients<\/a> are participating. Happy #NALW!<\/p>\n

Learn about National Assisted Living Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

NALW seeks to recognize assisted living communities and highlight the important role they play. Specifically, their role in caring for America\u2019s seniors and individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n

The 2024 observance encourages communities around the country to offer events in honor of NALW \u2014 and to educate the public about the importance of long-term care. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Fortunately, NCAL provides a thorough planning guide each year to help communities drive these events forward. Check out the 2024 planning guide from NCAL<\/a>!<\/p>\n

See how Yardi clients celebrated this year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pacifica Senior Living<\/a> took to social media to spotlight NALW, including an announcement post<\/a> shining light on the joys of community living. Pacifica also shared posts celebrating individual communities \u2014 complete with heartwarming photos \u2014 including Pacifica Encinitas<\/a>, West Park<\/a> and San Leandro<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n

At Benchmark Senior Living<\/a>, a celebratory blog post<\/a> was dedicated to NALW (plus a LinkedIn post sharing a snapshot<\/a>). The blog post honors this year\u2019s NALW theme with inspiring stories from Benchmark communities, all focused on residents.<\/p>\n

Maplewood Senior Living<\/a> also posted on LinkedIn<\/a> for NALW, sharing a strong message: associates are the heart of Maplewood communities, and their devotion to residents deserves recognition. \u201cThis week, we celebrate the exceptional dedication and compassion of our associates who make every community a vibrant, caring place for our residents,\u201d shared Maplewood in the post.<\/p>\n

For Vitality Living<\/a>, NALW is all about honoring the incredible bonds formed between residents, team members and volunteers. Their social media post<\/a> encourages other communities to celebrate the connections they share \u2014 and notes appreciation for individuals across Vitality communities.<\/p>\n

Join the 2024 observance<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s never too late to celebrate assisted living communities and the residents they serve. Join the cause by reading more on National Assisted Living Week<\/a> \u2014 and share your own stories on social media with the hashtag #NALW.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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