New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

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!

July 2018

Welcome to the 2nd half of the year. Don’t miss out on the Washington D. C (Maryland & . VA) & Nevada Guides, deadlining this month. Are you aware of the changes taking place online this month? If your website is not secure & mobile friendly, you will soon see changes in your traffic & placements on…

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Weekly Links 6/28/18

Starting the Conversation: Approaches for Helping Your Loved Ones Survey: Older adults prefer assisted living over home health or nursing home care ‘Social frailty,’ depression linked in study UTI Care Plan: Urinary Tract Infection in Elderly Adults

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How to Prepare to Discuss Your Nursing Home Benefits to Potential Clients

When a potential client is coming for a visit, what types of things should you be prepared with to best market the benefits of your facility? Knowing information about the person or persons visiting, ahead of time, will help you to present a clear and helpful presentation. When a person…

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9 Ways Adaptive Clothing Can Benefit the Elderly and the Disabled

The term “adaptive clothing” refers to clothing and footwear specially designed for the elderly and people with disabilities. This type of clothing is also commonly recommended for post-surgical patients and anyone who may struggle to dress due to an inability to manipulate closures like zippers and buttons. Arthritis sufferers, paraplegics, and quadriplegics…

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Weekly Links – 6/22/18

Is This Your New Differentiator to Increase Occupancy? France starts work on revolutionary ‘Alzheimer’s village’ where patients roam almost free Leverage the Power of your Brand Several ways exist to increase your organization’s LGBT cultural competency Lead Generation in the Senior Living Industry

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Weekly Article Links – 6/21/18

A Home Away From Home for People With Dementia, Alzheimer’s Male Carers: Overcoming Traditional Gender Roles You’re Ready for a CCRC…But Your Adult Kids Aren’t on Board How to Prevent Elderly Adults from Falling Out of Bed Traveling With a Person Who Has Alzheimer’s

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Getting the Most from your Website – Presentation

I had the privilege of presenting at the Austin South Linked Network Meeting last week.  I spoke about updates to your website that you need to make to get the most from your site, including SSL (having a secure site, Google business listings, site content. mobile friendliness and more. Check…

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Senior Inclusion; Connecting to the Outside World.

Seniors often worry that when they retire and move to a Senior community, that they will lose their connections with others. To attract seniors to your community and show them that you want to soothe their fears of isolation, you can take the following steps to help them feel connected. A Sense…

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No Fuss Clothing: Easy Wear Apparel Options for Seniors

They say, “with age comes wisdom.”  Unfortunately, things like arthritis, diabetes, and many other health problems also commonly accompany old age, and many elderly people struggle with normal daily tasks like dressing and undressing. These challenges make it harder for some elderly people to maintain their independence and retain a sense of…

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Weekly Links – 6/15/18

3 blind spots in your senior living business (and how to fix them) 4 Stealth Strategies When You Can’t Remember Someone’s Name 3 Wellness Tech Initiatives Senior Living Providers Must Deliver Securing the Right Training Opportunities for Sales Staff Could This Shorten the Distance to Your Move-In?

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