What made all the difference is the staff — not the building, not the food, not the amenities. It is all about the culture you create.  

A glimpse into how senior living can be a part of the fabric of everyday life for older people — maybe even for all people.

The idea of how to tell the story better is a problem that churches and senior living have in common, hence the title. 

Our ability to get better depends on two things. The first is to be comfortable being uncomfortable, and the second …

The 75 Words Writing Club met shortly before Christmas to share on the topic “A Memorable Christmas Gift.” The stories are memorable!

In the last few years there has been a lot of talk about creating senior living communities with healthy dining experiences.

I had a memory glitch — unlike any I’ve experienced. (Related to a treatable illness.) Have you had this happen?

Life enrichment is the one thing that senior living communities do that simply can’t happen at home. This may be what it takes to get it right. 

Cohousing can benefit all Americans. It looks a lot like today’s senior housing. Is it the most overlooked opportunity in America?

We spend more on lawn care than activities. Maybe we are more concerned about how our communities look than what it is actually like to live in them. 

The big goal has to be for us to keep the narrowing problem as small as possible while continuing to expand the opportunities.

These moments in time represent the very best of senior living. It is the perfect example of community, something that you simply cannot get at home.

For many years I mostly thought wellness programs for senior living, particularly assisted living, were more marketing hype than substantive.

Just as most senior living employees find purpose in their work, many residents still seek purpose and engagement in the larger world.

From quirky “early bird” dinner times to off-key karaoke nights, get ready for a humorous take on the ups and downs of senior living.

The opportunity is massive! When we create programming and lifestyle, every single senior living community that does these two things will be full.

Imagine that you could create a senior living community that could turn ordinary older people into superagers. 

The fourth annual Foresight Awards were announced at Evolve 2023. We celebrate the winners, and everyone who makes senior living a great place to work and live!

This year’s Evolve conference (2023) content has been remarkable. There were two recurring themes, things that can make every senior living community better.

I find myself wondering if we are spending enough time thinking about what total absorption experiences are or could be for residents.

Success in life and in senior living is when we can help our residents and team members see the possibilities still ahead of them.