Resident Engagement

How Senior Care Communities Can Best Support Residents Through Life Transitions

Residents in senior care communities often experience major life transitions during their time there. From moving into a new environment ... Read More »

Integrating Spiritual Care in Senior Living: Best Practices for Meaningful Resident Support

Senior care communities often prioritize physical health, but for many residents, spiritual well-being is just as important to their over... Read More »

Pet Therapy in Senior Care: How to Create Safe, Meaningful Experiences

Pet therapy can be a valuable addition to senior care communities, offering meaningful emotional and psychological benefits while encoura... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Can Strengthen Staff-to-Resident Communication

Communication in senior care communities is essential for many functions, playing a key role in resident safety, care, and quality of lif... Read More »

Designing Outdoor Spaces that Enhance Resident Wellness

Outdoor spaces offer more than just aesthetic value for senior care communities. When thoughtfully designed, they actively support physic... Read More »

How to Create Memory Care Spaces That Promote Calmness and Connection

The design of a space has a powerful influence on the people who inhabit it, which is why senior care communities place such a strong emp... Read More »

How Resident Councils Can Drive Positive Change in Senior Care Communities

Resident councils play a vital role in many senior care communities, offering residents a formal way to connect, collaborate, and contrib... Read More »

Creative Ways to Make the Holidays Extra Special for Memory Care Residents

Holiday celebrations are deeply meaningful for many memory care residents and their families. Continuing cherished traditions, even withi... Read More »

How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Families and Residents

Difficult conversations are inevitable in senior care. At some point, staff will need to discuss changing care needs or other sensitive t... Read More »

Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Strengthen Connection Between Residents and Physicians

Physicians play a vital role in ensuring that senior care residents receive the comprehensive, high-quality care needed to maintain their... Read More »

New Study Reveals the Positive Impact of Lifestyle Programs on Older Adult Cognition

Initial results from a two-year clinical trial indicate that lifestyle programs may have a positive impact on cognition in older adults. ... Read More »

Cooking and Conversation: How an Open-Kitchen Culture Fosters Meaningful Relationships with Residents

In many senior care communities, meals are prepared behind-the-scenes, with kitchens tucked away from dining areas. This means chefs rare... Read More »

Unique Partnership Puts Senior Living Residents’ Art on Display

Partnerships between senior living communities and colleges and programs can be powerful, offering numerous benefits to residents that wo... Read More »

From Seed to Table: How Micro Gardening Fosters Healthier Eating and Social Connection Among Residents

There’s something richly satisfying and rewarding about working in a garden daily and, eventually, harvesting foods that you can enjoy in... Read More »

Creating a Culture of Wellness: How Communities Can Inspire Older Adults to Embrace Exercise

A new study published in June reveals an apparent link between exercise and the reversal of prediabetes in older adults. The study found ... Read More »

Systematic Review Finds Loneliness and Social Isolation Prevalent Among Individuals with Dementia

A systematic review published in March 2025 by Cambridge University Press reveals news information about the prevalence of loneliness amo... Read More »

Smart Strategies for Adopting AI in Senior Care Settings

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving within the senior care industry. With its ability to streamline workflows, enhance resid... Read More »

How Senior Care Facilities Can Build Community Connections

Strong relationships form the foundation of a successful senior care facility. The bonds between residents, staff, and leadership create ... Read More »

A New Survey Reveals the Real Importance of Food When Selecting a Senior Community

A new survey reveals that older adults prioritize food and nutrition, so much so that it may be a driving force in whether they prefer to... Read More »

How Personalized Wellness Services Can Deliver Quality Care

As the senior care industry continues to evolve, the demand for personalized wellness services has grown significantly. By tailoring serv... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Can Make the Holidays Special for Residents

The holidays can be tough times for senior care residents, especially if they have lost loved ones or aren’t able to spend the holidays w... Read More »

How Heritage Pointe of Warren Uses Memory Stations to Support Memory Care Residents

At Heritage Pointe of Warren, a senior living community in Warren, Indiana, strategically placed displays work to trigger residents’ memo... Read More »

Engaging Future Residents: How to Create Early Interest in a Senior Care Community Before It’s Built

Senior care communities constantly face the challenge of attracting new residents. This task becomes even more difficult when the communi... Read More »

The Role of In-Person Contact in Supporting Older Adults Through Loneliness

The pandemic and the resulting social isolation highlighted just how important in-person interaction is for emotional well-being, particu... Read More »

Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Resident Aggression in Memory Care Settings

Resident aggression is a common challenge in residential senior care communities, but it’s particularly prevalent in residential memory c... Read More »

Considerations When Offering Senior Care Dining Times

Dining plays a key role in senior care residents’ lives. Not only are meals essential to health and wellness, they also provide a valuabl... Read More »

How One Assisted Living Franchise Finds Opportunity to Thrive

While many industries are impacted by changing economical conditions, the senior care industry remains resilient and is poised for tremen... Read More »

New Study Reveals Virtual Reality Can Enhance Emotional Well-Being and Engagement in Seniors

A study by Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab in collaboration with Mynd Immersive and AT&T G5 Healthcare reveals ho... Read More »

The Importance of Nature for Senior Well-Being

Reconnecting with nature has long been regarded as refreshing and even healing. Now, a new study reveals potential benefits of living nea... Read More »

How Senior Care Communities Are Using Intergenerational Programming to Build Connections

When Oak Trace Senior Living hosted its second annual Lego celebration, residents, their friends and families, and staff all came togethe... Read More »