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!

How Pedometers Can Encourage Exercise in Your Senior Residents

Walking is one of the simplest and easiest ways to stay active, and with a low risk for injury, it’s a great option for seniors looking to improve their physical health. But how much should one walk to really see a significant difference in their health? While the number does…

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You Need a CRM, Using Data, Developing Intergenerational Programs, Resident Pictures & Changes in Home Care

4 Reasons All Sales Rep Need a CRM Webinar: The CEO/CFO Toolbox 4 ‘pivotal’ phases of developing and operating intergenerational programs Blah Resident Photos Can Kill Your Marketing ‘There’s So Much We Can Do When It Comes to Home Care’

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Writing Content, Natural Disasters, New AL Technology, Waiting and Blurred Lines

Who Should Write Your Online Content – Sales or Marketing? Natural Disasters: Communication Keys for Senior Living How new technology will change the game for assisted living I Won’t Wait for Mick Jagger, Why Should I Wait for You? Blurring Lines Between Home Care and Senior Living

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Collaboration to Create an Inclusive Community

As the senior population continues to grow, the senior care industry is becoming increasingly more competitive. While assisted living and memory care communities continue to reach capacity, adult day programs offer a different type of care. A safe, structured environment during the day while younger caregivers go to work or…

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ADLs/ IADLs: What Are They, How do You Measure Them, & Why Might Storytelling Help Those Who are ADL-Deficient?

ADL is a popular acronym for “Activities of Daily Living.” This term refers to two specific skill sets generally learned over the course of one’s life, but which may again desert the learner in old age or following a trauma such as a stroke. What are ADLs/ IADLs? Two mnemonic…

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The Care Plan Conference: Making Your Voice Heard

Most caregivers with a loved one residing in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) will be asked to participate in a “care plan conference,” or a “quarterly care conference” at one time or another. Family members frequently attend these meetings at the request of the assisted living or skilled nursing facilities…

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A Strategic Mix of Advertising, Active Aging, The Most Desireable Community, Accountability, & Caregiver Benefits

Three Simple Steps to a Strategic Mix of Traditional & Digital Advertising Active Aging Takes on New Meaning, Grabs Global Attention as the World’s Population Jumps in Age Survey: Combination independent living / assisted living communities most desirable type of senior housing property Holding Team Members Accountable and Being Nice!…

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Diabetes Care in Assisted Living

      Moving into an assisted living facility can be great.  It provides seniors with a community where they can come and go as they please while getting their needs taken care of. Food is prepared for them at each meal, aides are available to help, and even nurses are on…

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Top Technology Trends for Senior Living Facilities

“Technology trends” might not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering the future of senior living communities. But as in almost every other industry, technological shifts both large and small will continue to impact senior and assisted living facilities. Here are some of the top technologies impacting…

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Google Business Listings, Language, Hotel or Assisted Living & Crisis Communication

Google My Business – Why Do I Need It and How Do I Claim My Listing? Another rant about language Holiday Inn Vs. Assisted Living — The Dialogue Has . . . Missed the Point Crisis Communication Planning

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