Following Hurricane Irma in 2017, then Governor Rick Scott issued a new rule regarding the preparedness of both nursing homes and assisted living communities in Florida in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster. Scott was prompted to ratify existing emergency preparedness laws after 12 residents at Hollywood Hills nursing home died of heat exposure following a…
Isolation is a major issue for seniors, and loneliness can have effects on seniors’ mental and physical health. If you’re concerned about how to stay in touch with older loved ones and avoid having them feel isolated, there’s a simple and surprisingly budget-friendly solution. You just need to pick up a few pieces of tech that will help keep…
Established in 1995 by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), National Assisted Living Week (which begins on Grandparents Day each year) helps promote awareness about assisted living facilities and the important way they benefit local communities, residents, and their families. This year’s National Assisted Living Week is September 13th —19th. The theme is “Caring is Essential,” which highlights…
Including seniors in holiday activities, even if they’re experiencing physical or cognitive limitations, is a great way to ensure aging loved ones aren’t feeling lonely, depressed, or excluded during the holiday season. The activities you choose to do together don’t have to be elaborate or expensive; simply spending quality time together is special and meaningful for most seniors. We’ve compiled…
Jennie has big brown puppy dog eyes, soft fur and a tail that keeps on wagging. If you scratch behind her ears, she’ll lean closer to you for more. She even barks on command. But Jennie’s not a dog. She’s a robotic pet for seniors from the California-based technology company, Tombot. Tombot works to create social robots that are designed…
