Technology

The next generation of residents entering senior living communities is more digitally native than ever before. Many have embraced mobile devices, smart technology and digital streaming, and they expect the same convenience and technology in their seniors housing environments. According to a recent AARP survey, nearly two-thirds of respondents say technology enriches their lives by making daily life and aging easier.​ They’re increasingly using digital services to manage their finances, social lives and health and wellness. AARP research also found that among adults aged 50 and over, 91 percent own …

Any property owner knows the headaches that arise when an elevator malfunctions. In senior living facilities, such problems have the potential to escalate into a crisis very quickly. Emergency communications in senior care facilities are vitally important, not only to protect the health and safety of residents and visitors but also to minimize disruptions to staffing resources. If there is an emergency, that call has to go somewhere. In senior living facilities, that destination is often the nursing station. “We consistently hear about nursing shortages, with staff being pulled in …