Seniors For Living

Lately, there’s a growing awareness of celiac disease and more people  discovering they have the disease. A recent article in SeniorHousingNews.com cites a study showing the percentage of adults cutting down or totally avoiding gluten rose to 30 percent ...

One critical business tenet is for an industry to succeed, it must evolve to meet or exceed consumer demands. Paying attention to consumer trends is one way industries stay ahead of the curve, providing products and services to fulfill demand. ...

May is National Pet Month and with May 5th through May 11th National Pet Week, the American Veterinary Medical Association is busy promoting events that celebrate how pets enrich our lives. Pet rescue groups, shelters, and vet clinics all over ...

There’s a wonderful photograph posted on the Atria Senior Living Facebook page today. An Atria resident in a Dr. Seuss-inspired hat is surrounded by children eager to hear his reading of the timeless tale, The Cat in the Hat. ...

Today's post is from guest blogger Carol Marak, a copywriter for the adult living, senior, and health care space. Carol coaches businesses to find their voice and tone, to deeply understand their customer’s challenges and motivation, and to create ...

In assisted living communities across the country, activities directors are working hard to keep residents busy and happy, providing a wide variety of things to do, while also encouraging them to make friends and maintain vital social connections.
Most directors ...

Yesterday’s post highlighted the benefits of bringing in an occupational therapist (OT) to assisted living. Today, we’ll take a look at another way to supplement services: bringing in home care.

Again, this question naturally comes up: why are ...

Another year, another national art showcase open for submissions. Announcing the 2013 contest from the Assisted Living Federation of America, in which senior living residents from across the country are invited to submit photos of original artwork with a chance to ...

A previous post, Know the Assisted Living Basics, covered three fundamental components of care in this setting: first, how the activities of daily living (ADLs) form the basis for the level of assistance needed (and drive the cost), second, the ...

We don’t always get a say in who our neighbors are, but it’s up to us to reach out to them, to get to know them. The incomparable Mr. Rogers encouraged us to be good neighbors wherever we ...