The “What’s Ahead For Seniors Housing Staff, Leaders and HR: A Study on 2022 Business Priorities” webinar took place April 14 and was hosted by Seniors Housing Business and sponsored by Paychex. The discussion focused on staff retention and engagement; diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; and resiliency strategies for the industry. In a time of labor shortages, keeping staff happy and well trained has become particularly difficult for senior living communities. Using Paychex’s recent survey results on workforce challenges, this webinar explores the most challenging aspects of managing staff, the Great …
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Occupancy trends, the impact of the Omicron variant, development, investment, vaccine mandates and labor shortages were just some of the pressing topics panelists discussed during the “Seniors Housing Policy Outlook: What Will Impact Operations, Investment & Development in 2022?” webinar, hosted by Seniors Housing Business. Industry experts weighed in on the policies and priorities shaping the future of senior living communities, as well as their own legislative agendas for 2022. Regarding investment and development, Dave Schless, president of American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), explains Capital markets have remained committed and robust …
The January 27 webinar “Increase Seniors Housing NOI & Equity Value with IoT Water-Leak Mitigation Technology,” hosted by Seniors Housing Business and sponsored by Sensor Industries, covered how monitoring systems can cut down on the cost of water, avoid wasting resources and alert staff in case of flooding. In this brief webinar, host David Duckwitz, CEO of Sensor Industries, describes how network-connected toilet and flood sensors measure water activity and deliver actionable insights that cut expenses, increase net operating income (NOI) and mitigate risk. Water inefficiencies, leaks and flooding can significantly drive up …
Where are seniors housing valuations today and what might 2022 hold for the industry? These were the most pressing topics of the “Seniors Housing Valuation: What’s Ahead for 2022?” webinar, hosted by Seniors Housing Business and sponsored by V&IG. With alternative sources of capital, a clearer look at what deals may work or not and an expectation of rebounding occupancy and construction starts, seniors housing is starting to garner investor interest across the board. What trends might the coming year bring for industry players? Part of the appeal of the asset class …
Webinar: Rethinking Seniors Housing Resident Engagement — Technology that Improves Staff Efficiencies while Enhancing the Resident Experience
The Nov. 3 Seniors Housing Business webinar “Rethinking Seniors Housing Resident Engagement — Technology that Improves Staff Efficiencies while Enhancing the Resident Experience” focused on the best ways to improve resident engagement, streamline care and support staff. Panelists discussed Platforms across the continuum of care Resident engagement solutions for streamlining technology, training and staff time The future of remote engagement: video chats, digital signage, health and fitness and beyond Changes in care created by the COVID pandemic: lessons learned, paths forward, maximizing technology, the role of staff and resource shortages Innovative care ideas in telehealth, remote monitoring, …
Webinar: COVID Strategies for Seniors Housing Operators — Managing Risk
In the Oct. 26 Seniors Housing Business webinar entitled “COVID Strategies for Seniors Housing Operators — Managing Risk for Residents, Staff and Service Providers,” the topic of discussion was how best to keep residents and staff safe from COVID-19. Panelists shared differing approaches to this difficult problem, as well as their decision-making processes for setting vaccination requirements within their communities, employee incentives, communication strategies and how to implement these best practices in the midst of staffing shortages. Listen to hear how these decisions impact seniors housing operations, human resources and marketing approaches, …
Webinar: Seniors Housing — Lead Generation Lessons from Active Adult Communities
What can traditional seniors housing operators learn from successes in the active adult community segment, especially when it comes to generating interest and inquiries? How can active adult communities improve their own marketings strategies? These were the questions that Seniors Housing Business‘ latest webinar “Seniors Housing — Lead Generation Lessons from Active Adult Communities” sought to answer on Oct. 6. This webinar, sponsored by LeadingResponse, covered the following topics and more when it comes to best practices for marketing in the senior living space: Julie Podewitz, Vitality Living, explains …
Webinar: Seniors Housing Valuation Outlook — Fundamental Marketplace Drivers
On Sept. 28, Seniors Housing Business and sponsor V&IG hosted the webinar “Seniors Housing Valuation Outlook — Fundamental Marketplace Drivers in Today’s Environment“. Seniors housing experts spoke candidly about factors like labor shortages and the spread of the Delta variant impacting seniors housing valuations and the industry’s struggle to return to pre-pandemic transaction volumes. As the year has progressed, how has the outlook changed for seniors housing professionals to take into account market trends and the activity of buyers and sellers? How are cap rates and cash flow influencing …
Webinar: Using Technology to Reduce Operational Costs & Enhance Resident Experience
On Sept. 22, Seniors Housing Business and sponsor ecobee hosted the webinar “Seniors Housing: Using Technology to Reduce Operational Costs & Enhance the Resident Experience.” With the need to reduce energy use and protect employee time (while limiting unnecessary interactions with residents), making technology a part of senior living communities has never been more important. Smart thermostats offer a wide variety of benefits, especially for communities trying to improve their NOI. Thermostat solutions can mean less unplanned contact for staff and more control for residents, as well as energy and …
In a July 22 Seniors Housing Business webinar titled “Invigorating the Seniors Housing Workforce: Strategies to Inspire, Engage, and Retain Talent,” panelists discussed challenges in finding and motivating employees in the senior living industry. Seniors housing communities struggled to find staff prior to COVID-19, but a combination of factors is currently exacerbating the difficulties in communities. These components include competing opportunities, government unemployment programs and safety concerns related to the pandemic. Lisa Lacy, Discovery Senior Living, explains “We are competing with organizations that we didn’t typically compete with. It’s not …