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
Fall is the Perfect Time to Reconnect Families with the Engagement App
Fall brings a natural shift in pace. Summer travel winds down, school routines settle in, and the holidays begin to peek around
How to Involve Residents in Program Planning
Activity calendars aren’t just schedules, they’re snapshots of your community culture. And the best way to make sure they reflect your residents’
Using Sensory-Focused Activities and Smart Aging™ to Support Connection
Summer offers a natural rhythm that works well in Memory Care—longer days, familiar sounds, and opportunities to slow down. Residents living with
The Future Is Now: How AI and Technology Are Transforming Senior Living
A LeadingAge New York Panel Recap Technology and artificial intelligence are no longer distant ideas. They are actively reshaping life in senior
A Fresh Perspective on Embracing Technology
May is a month of possibility. Flowers bloom, and sunlight lingers, but that growth doesn’t always mean rushing forward. It can be
How Familiar Routines Spark Joy, Connection, and Independence in Senior Living
As spring brings longer days and a sense of renewal, it also offers a unique opportunity for residents living with dementia to