Taking Care of Your Team During the Holiday Rush
December is busy and full of extra pressure for Life Enrichment teams. Calendars expand. Families visit more often. Emotions run high. Staff
Connected for the Holidays: Supporting Solo Agers in Senior Living
The holidays are filled with warmth, music, and celebration, yet for many older adults, the season can also highlight the absence of
Unlocking the Power of the Arts in Senior Living
In a recent episode of the Smart Aging™ Podcast, I sat down with Bruce Lipnick, CEO and founder of Stage Access, to
Building Community Beyond Job Titles
In senior living communities, engagement is not limited to one department. While the Life Enrichment team leads many of the programs, real
Building Bridges Across Generations at Friendship Village Kalamazoo
On a recent episode of the Smart Aging™ Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nancy Kotarski, Life Enrichment and Funds
Plan Now: Start Your Own Pumpkin Tradition
Halloween may only last one night, but the pumpkins don’t have to disappear with it. With a little imagination, you can turn
Resident Insights at Your Fingertips Using Data to Drive Fall Engagement
When September rolls in, senior living communities shift gears. The long summer days of outdoor concerts and ice cream socials give way
Fresh Start in Fall How to Re-Energize Your Activity Calendar
As the seasons change, so does the energy within a community. Summer tends to be full of movement, outdoor events, and lively
Staff Collaboration: How Dining & Nursing Teams Work Smarter with Go Icon
In senior living, the best resident experiences are built by teams who plan together, show up for one another, and communicate clearly.
What Does Personalized Senior Living Mean in 2025?
Companies across industries continue to harness the power of data and technology to deliver something beyond a standard one-size-fits-all experience. As a
Healthy Senior Living: 3 Tips to Build a Senior Wellness Program that Attracts New Residents
In a 2022 survey, 61 percent of senior living operators said their community would be grounded in a wellness lifestyle by 2025.
Key Trends at the LeadingAge Annual Conference 2024: Shaping the Future of Senior Living
The LeadingAge Annual Conference 2024 delivered a wealth of insights and bold visions for the future of senior living. As we connected