Uniguest Expands Senior Living Engagement Offering with Acquisition of Eversound

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Uniguest, a Nashville-based digital engagement company, has acquired Eversound, a technology and content provider specializing in creating engagement for senior living communities. Founded in 2015 out of Cornell University’s eLab business accelerator, Boston-based Eversound now helps tens…

Enquire, Glennis Solutions, Sherpa CRM rebrand as Aline

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Enquire, Glennis Solutions and Sherpa CRM, senior living software providers based in Louisville, have renamed the combined company as Aline, officially unifying the merger announced in October 2022 under a single brand. Aline now represents more than…

Webinar: Seniors Housing & CRM: Can You Predict the Future?

The April 19 webinar “Seniors Housing & CRM: Can You Predict the Future?” is all about data — how best to use it to drive strategy and decisions, especially in the near future. Join sponsor WelcomeHome Software and a panel of…

Advancing Innovative Social Solutions with Design

By Philippe Saad, Principal, DiMella Shaffer Mention senior living to people and the images evoked are often less than exciting, especially for those who value both an independent and connected life. The pictures that come to many minds are often…

Five Tips on How to Leverage Data and Analytics

State-of-the-art software tools can improve operational efficiency, enhance resident outcomes and boost the bottom line. What can you utilize that has a positive impact on both residents and business results? Data and analytics. With real-time information on performance, senior care…

What the Data Revolution Means for Resident Wellness

By Ali Sareea, CTO, Glennis Solutions Back in the mid 1970s, Business Week boldly predicted the advent of the “paperless office.” It was a concept that made sense because computers were becoming commonplace for the first time, and functions such…

WelcomeHome Software Hires Patrick Sharp as Enterprise Account Executive

ATLANTA — WelcomeHome Software, a customer relationship management system for the seniors housing industry, has hired Patrick Sharp as an enterprise account executive. Sharp’s 18-year career in the software industry included roles in implementation, account management and sales. He spent…

IoT Is Next Big Tech Disruptor

Operators leverage Internet of Things platforms to improve health and well-being of seniors while maximizing workflow and revenues. By Eric Taub The so-called smart home is fast becoming the standard home. Today, everyday appliances such as refrigerators and ovens in…

Operators Say Storytelling is the Key to Selling

LOS ANGELES — Participants in the “Best-in-Class Operators” panel at France Media’s InterFace Seniors Housing West conference, held Feb. 2 at the Omni Los Angeles, had one task, albeit a large one: provide the blueprint for operational success in a…

Leverage the Power of Mobile Technology

The way consumers engage with senior living providers has shifted in recent years. By John Lariccia, CEO, co-founder, WelcomeHome Software In today’s digital world, the future seems to arrive faster each day. New technology swiftly changes our expectations as consumers…

KARE CEO: ‘Culture’ Doesn’t Mean What Operators Think

PHILADELPHIA — It is common to hear operators proudly profess that it’s their culture that allows them to be top employers in the seniors housing industry, helping to face the massive labor shortage within the sector. However, “culture” can be…

Uniguest Promotes Matt Goche to CEO

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Uniguest, a Nashville-based digital engagement technology for multiple industries including seniors housing, has promoted Matt Goche to chief executive officer from his role as chief operating officer, taking over responsibility from Jeff Hiscox following a six-year tenure.…

Referah Launches Online Marketplace to Match Seniors with Communities

CHICAGO — Referah, a Chicago-based company providing a new referral service for seniors housing communities, has officially launched. “With more than 10,000 baby boomers achieving retirement age every day in America, the demand for senior and assisted living communities is…

How to Manage the ‘Tripledemic’ of COVID, Flu and RSV

By Sara Aristizabal, Delos Labs For over two years, people in the United States and around the world have lived under varying levels of precautionary measures to control the outbreak of COVID-19. Mandatory masking, vaccinations, social distancing and stay-at-home restrictions…

How Communities Can Meet Connectivity Needs

As residents’ Wi-Fi needs continue to evolve, operators must keep an eye to the future without neglecting the present. By Michael Slovin, Vice President of Field Sales, Xfinity Communities Internet connectivity is probably not the first thing you think of…

Sentrics Buys Connected Living Software Platform

QUINCY, Mass — Sentrics has acquired Connected Living, a seniors housing resident engagement platform based in Quincy. The platform includes a centralized content management system that helps operators share messages with whom they want, when they want and how it…

Attane Names Scott Kokotan as CEO, Lisa Pearre as Chief Client Officer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Attane, a Kansas City-based seniors housing marketing firm, has named Scott Kokotan as president and chief executive officer. Kokotan has served as Attane’s chief financial and development officer since March 2019 and helped transform the company’s…

Transformative Tech Products Emerge

Advancements in artificial intelligence, mobile apps and even robots are becoming the new normal for improving seniors’ health. By Eric Taub A plaintive call from an elderly family member several years ago illustrated society’s digital divide. “The TV commercial said…

Executive Home Care Acquires Assisted Living Locators

HACKENSACK, N. J., and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Executive Home Care, a Hackensack-based in-home care provider with a wide range of service options and care programs, has acquired the Assisted Living Locators brand and franchise system. Assisted Living Locators is a…

iN2L + LifeLoop Names Navin Gupta as Chief Executive Officer

DENVER — iN2L + LifeLoop, a Denver-based senior living engagement, wellness and community operations platform, has named Navin Gupta as chief executive officer. Gupta will focus on furthering the combined organization’s mission to impact the aging experience in North America…

WelcomeHome Software Hires Derek Bambach as Senior Product Manager

ATLANTA — WelcomeHome Software, an Atlanta-based customer relationship management software for the seniors housing industry, has hired Derek Bambach as a senior product manager to its team. Bambach’s career includes positions at Dell Technologies Virtustream, Incentive Solutions and SunTrust now…