We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!
If you’re anything like me, one of the most frustrating things about entering the world of senior living & housing has to be the terminology. It can often be a daunting task to find the care services or housing you or your loved one needs, if you are unsure of…
Even though many of the people in your senior living community have probably had many years pass since their last working days, they probably still feel a strong connection to the industries they spent years serving and the titles and responsibilities they used to have. For some seniors, working represents usefulness and it…
The CDC has reported that, as of 2012, there were about 1,383,700 senior citizens living in 15,700 nursing homes across the nation. The number of senior citizens in the country is expected to double from 2010 to 2050, and the number of citizens over the age of 85 will be nearly triple in the…
“ I know I should incorporate some type of post-marketing activity in my marketing plan for patients, residents or families that purchase our senior living service. Is it possible to do that with inbound marketing?” Yahoo! I was excited when a marketing director recently ask me this question. Why? Because…
After being discharged from a hospital, seniors and their families not only have to worry about speeding up recovery through post-operation dieting or physical therapy, but they can experience a myriad of issues completely unrelated to physical health. Knowing what to expect when dealing with the American health care system, especially when…
Senior care and living services are competing for new clients as aggressively as ever. Digital marketing is increasingly utilized in client acquisition efforts. If you are in a marketing role within a senior care facility or service, you are likely responsible for a digital marketing budget with an expected return…
Do you offer a senior living or care product or service unique to your area? Do you wish more people knew about it? Let us help you spread the word! New LifeStyles is looking for guest bloggers for 2015 for our end user blog as well as our industry blog. Tell seniors and…
Assisted Living communities are popping up all over the country. So many choices have made identifying the best value a real consumer challenge. All communities are attractive. All offer meals, house-keeping and activities. However, the philosophical focus of a community can mean the difference between simple maintenance and a comprehensive,…
Substance abuse problems often go unrecognized by seniors or their family. It is extremely important that seniors carefully monitor the use of both prescription and non-prescription medicines and strictly limit their alcohol intake. Keeping a list of all medications that includes the dosage requirements can help seniors and their physicians…
When selecting a nursing home, assisted living facility, or any type of elderly care, we recommended that you ask the following questions of the administrator or admissions coordinator: What levels of care do they offer? Do they accept Medicare or Medicaid? Are there any restrictions on the type of patients…