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New ‘living better, longer’ narrative embraces wellness-driven value of senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2024
As senior living leaders adapt to the needs and expectations of the next generation of residents, a forum of thought leaders has created a new wellness narrative to appeal to older adults seeking to live...
Wellness remains top priority in senior living, bridging gap between hospitality, medical models
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 15, 2024
Wellness remains a top priority among senior living and care leaders, as well as community groups that serve older adults, according to the latest report from the International Council on Active Aging.
Well-being could be the path to improved dementia prevention and care: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2024
Increasing well-being may be a promising nonpharmacological approach to preventing dementia, and among people already living with dementia, well-being may be improved through environmental changes and...
Leverage philanthropy or miss out, Asbury exec advises as $60M campaign begins
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 14, 2024
JD Shuman is hoping other senior living providers can learn from the experience of Asbury Communities and the Asbury Foundation in using philanthropic programs to meet key goals and differentiate offerings...
AI-powered workout program helps seniors maintain more active lifestyles
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 27, 2024
Developers of an AI-enabled fitness machine have completed a pilot program with an assisted living and memory care community in Florida.
Prioritizing wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
If your company or community priorities include a focus on wellness for employees, results of a new survey could inspire you to examine your policies, practices and employee education related to work breaks...
Wellness visits, preventive screenings not back to prepandemic levels
Feb 02, 2024
Fewer adults had wellness visits in 2022 than 2019, with the most pronounced decline seen among Asians.
Fitness wearables should have special settings for seniors and senior women, researchers argue
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 29, 2024
Devices that track fitness levels are biased against senior women in their calibration and recommendations, new research argues.
New guide offers senior living providers roadmap for best wellness tech options
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 24, 2024
A new report offers a strategic guide for LTC providers who are often faced with a “blizzard” of wellness tech being thrown at them.