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
Gratitude & Giving: November Activity Ideas That Inspire Purpose
November is a month of reflection. It encourages people to pause, look back on what they have, and consider ways to give
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
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.
5 Takeaways and Opportunities from Go Icon’s 2025 Benchmarking Report for Resident and Family Engagement
Senior living communities rise and fall on their ability to engage residents and families. But what exactly does engagement look like in
Use Purpose-Built Senior Living Technology to Preserve Knowledge Through Change
Many senior living communities are going through change right now. Maybe there’s a new leadership team post-acquisition or a persistent challenge with
How to Turn Families into Champions with Senior Living Technology
We talk a lot about resident and staff engagement on the Icon blog. But family engagement is just as important. Apart from
3 Elements of the Modern Senior Living Community (and Why Older Adults Want Them)
From wellness-focused models to robot assistants, the senior living experience has evolved in recent years. It’s modern. But which aspects of this