The terms 'nursing home' and 'assisted living' can generate many different viewpoints and perceptions to seniors and families looking for help with long-term care options. Some may see it as a financial burden, necessary for medical assistance, or even as a last resort to worn out family caregivers. Those that are directly involved with an assisted living facility know about all the hard work it takes to keep everything going in a positive and productive manner for both staff and residents alike. Using a person-centered care approach can help to enhance the quality of care provided as well as generate a positive perception of your assisted living facility to both current and future senior residents and their families. read more

Senior Living Link is saying there is another way! Another way to increase your referrals and pay lower fees. Another way to have consistent fees so one city in our beautiful country is not paying more then another city. Wouldn't it be great if senior housing communities didn't have to rely on this model to increase their referrals? Wouldn't it be great if seniors and their loved ones had increased access to your senior housing communities through more than one source? With the point A to point B model, your senior housing community is relying on one source: the referring advisor. read more

Grandparents can play many roles in their grandchildren's lives. Those that live close can be trusted caretakers and grandparents that live far away offer an exciting getaway for grandkids when they come for a visit. read more

Love makes life worth living. So it is no wonder that single seniors often fall in love or find companionship in senior living communities. Whether widowed or divorced, single seniors miss the companionship of being in a relationship and senior living communities can give them a second chance at finding love again. read more

For seniors, pets can often be the only real companions they have, providing comfort and love in their golden years. Unfortunately, not all senior living communities embrace the idea of pets in their facilities. Catering to pets and seniors can be challenging for senior living communities - but if done well, the reward can be great. read more