More Seniors Seek Adventure Activities

The so-called experiential marketplace is seeing a surge in older consumers interested in adventure activities, such as wing-walking, biking tours, and global travel – a trend senior living communities may want to tap.
The New York Times reports on a new George Washington University study, which shows that the “the so-called experiential marketplace – sensation, education, [...]

Getting a Smart Start in 2010

There are two specific goals smart senior living companies can capitalize on in 2010 – maximizing assisted living occupancy and streamlining operational expenses. The latest issue of Assisted Living Executive magazine features an industry expert who takes a close look at how accomplishing those goals can help make high-quality resident-focused care a more efficient endeavor.

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New Year, New Challenges,
Cutting-Edge Solutions

As senior living providers throughout the country begin their 2010 operations, it’s certain that they’ll be met with new opportunities and challenges. ALFA will continue to provide the strategic solutions to those challenges through a bevy of resources, including its publications and tool kits, advocacy efforts, recognition programs, social media efforts – and now, just [...]

Digital Innovations in Senior Living

Assisted Living Executive, ALFA’s award-winning flagship magazine, is now available as a cutting-edge digital publication — in addition to its print version. 
ALFA has launched the new technology to further raise the visibility, usability, and accessibility of Assisted Living Executive, which reaches more than 20,000 senior living executives. Additionally, engineers are currently at work on a [...]

National Recognition for the Best
in Senior Living

The 2010 ALFA Hero Awards and Best of the Best Awards programs are now accepting nominations. Here are the details you need to get your company and staff the recognition they deserve.
ALFA Hero Awards
Five awards are presented in all for extraordinary service and dedication to operational excellence in senior living. The categories are Executive Director, [...]

When Alzheimer’s Affects a Marriage

The latest issue of ALFA Update features a video report by The Wall Street Journal that looks at the challenges spouses of individuals with Alzheimer’s must face, particularly as they try to cope with loneliness.
Alicia Mundy, reporter for The Journal, comments on various interviews the newspaper has conducted with psychologists, members of the clergy, and family members [...]

Senior Wii Tourney – Texas-Style

They’ve billed it as the world’s largest Wii tournament for seniors, and more than 1,500 family and friends flocked to the event to cheer on their loved ones.
ALFA’s Assisted Living Executive magazine recently reported on best practices for engaging residents, including events like this Wii tournament. Read “Tools of Engagement” and tell us about your [...]