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IPTV: The Benefits of Modern Technology for Your Senior Residence
If you work in senior residence facilities, you know how important entertainment and communication are to residents. Having the right technology in place to support these needs is non-negotiable. In fact, recent research shows that, for 83% of senior living communities, technology amenities improve occupancy. Most importantly, as retirement homes invest in technology, resident engagement,…
Music for Seniors and Its Benefits
Music is an important part of our lives regardless of age or even language. Many people listen to music in the car or around the house. But did you know that listening to music can provide real physical and mental health benefits as you grow older? The benefits of music Improve overall health Listening to…
Best Practices for Memory Care in Senior Homes
The spectre of Alzheimer’s disease is real for the elderly. After a person crosses the age of 65, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s doubles every 5 years [1]. Roughly 800K people live with the disease in Canada currently [1]. Unfortunately, that number is expected to rise by 66% to 937K by 2031 [2]. Other countries…
A Look Back at the Senior Housing Industry in 2019
Senior homes have come a long way over the past decade. They have transformed from places for nursing care to thriving communities for seniors. Public perception of senior living homes has also changed. There was a time when the elderly were reluctant to move into a senior home. Now many people are making an active…
The Occupancy Reality in Canadian Senior Living Communities
Senior living is of growing concern to many countries, especially in North America and Europe. It’s not hard to see why. Countries such as the USA, UK, Canada, and Japan are witnessing a rapid increase in the senior population. As the population ages, there are bound to be concerns around living facilities and the need…