Senior living communities already know that marketing to a prospective resident includes marketing to the older adult’s grown children because they are decision-influencers. Perhaps now it’s...
Intergenerational programming: A growing differentiator
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 11, 2018
A new poll sheds light on public perceptions of efforts to foster intergenerational collaboration, and it presents opportunities for senior living operators.
‘Artist-in-Residence’ program fosters intergenerational relationships
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 25, 2015
A Baltimore senior living community hopes that residents’ physical and mental health will benefit from a new intergenerational program.
Good news in the fight against ageism
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 19, 2019
A recent study has good news for older adults and those who serve them.
4 ‘pivotal’ phases of developing and operating intergenerational programs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2019
A new report details for assisted living communities and others the four “pivotal” phases of developing and operating shared sites for intergenerational interaction.
Intergenerational relationships benefit everyone in them, report says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 17, 2017
Senior living community residents and children and youth benefit from interacting, according to a new report, which also suggests ways to encourage such relationships.
Assisted living community to house full-time Montessori school
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 14, 2019
The Roberts Academy, a Montessori secondary school serving students aged 12 to 18 years, is relocating to SilverRidge Assisted Living in Gretna, NE, to become what is believed to be the first full-time...
Everyone wins when generations mix
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2016
We’ve heard much anecdotal evidence of how older and younger people alike benefit from intergenerational programming in senior living. New research suggests an additional benefit.
New senior living operator sets sights on Southeast
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2017
Josh Crisp says he felt an inner calling to provoke change and develop a new approach to senior living. On Monday, that calling revealed itself in the form of Solinity.
NYU turns to seniors housing to help students afford college
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 17, 2016
New York University students will be moving in with seniors in a pilot project designed to make college more affordable for students.