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
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
Empowering Seniors Through Smart Aging™: Inside Blakeford Senior Living’s Team Culture
In the latest episode of the Smart Aging™ Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with three passionate professionals from Blakeford
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’
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
Optimizing the Resident Experience with AI: Key Takeaways from the 2025 MMN Annual Conference
The conversation at this year’s Methodist Ministries Network Annual Conference in Memphis was clear: the future of senior living is being reshaped