Reasons for renovations in senior living can be brought up from many sources. Some of these sources may include normal wear, new or evolving security concerns, increased competition for residents, or even a budget surplus. While all of these may be motivating factors in the decision to move forward with a renovation project, there are several other reasons which may also … [Read more...]
Simple Guidelines to Encourage Interactions
A few simple guidelines to encourage interactions between residents at senior living facilities can help activity directors plan and execute successful special events. Encouraging interaction is very important for these facilities because it helps achieve organizational goals. At the surface, the main priority is to keep community morale high, however, from a business … [Read more...]
Easing the Transition to Community Living
There are many reasons why people might decide to move into retirement communities, senior living, or continuing care facilities. Some of these reasons are medical issues such as reduced physical capacity, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. When not medically motivated, however, the decision to move could also be driven by a fear of being alone or worrying about being a physical … [Read more...]
Benefits of Encouraging Social Interaction for Seniors
There are a few transformative periods in a person’s life. These periods are measured by significant life milestones. Everything from starting the first day of kindergarten, or the first day of high school, graduation, going away to college, or finding your first real job; can all be events that shape what kind of person one may become. Many people see retirement as one of the … [Read more...]