Digital transformation has no longer become an option for senior living communities- it is essential in remaining relevant.
Topics: Wellness Wellbeing Employees Communication Digital workforce engagement senior care
The days of paper-based operations in the senior living industry are over (or will only suffice as a back-up method). The COVID-19 pandemic has produced a number of unforeseen side effects, including emphasizing the importance of centralized data in senior care.
Seniors want to learn about and adapt to new technology, but confusing and inaccessible user interfaces can discourage them from trying.
Topics: Seniors Wellness Wellbeing Communication Technology wellness design aging
A year of virtual operations and isolation has required senior living communities to get creative with ways to engage their residents.
Topics: Financial Wellness Wellbeing Resident Engagement Dance Physical Wellness intellectual wellness senior wellness health & wellness inspiration mindfulness social wellness social isolation
Attracting and retaining qualified employees has become increasingly difficult for senior living organizations. With senior care workers facing under appreciation, burnout from high workloads, and low wages, retaining existing employees is hard enough, let alone drawing in new ones. Many of these senior living organizations attempt to attract employees with an increase in monetary incentives. While effective, financial incentives are not possible for all communities, particularly in light of COVID-19’s effects on many communities’ financial positions.
Topics: Money Wellbeing Team staff wellness staff retention caregiver retention caregiver turnover
A study by the Center for Disease Control showed that an estimated 20% of seniors aged 55 or older experience some form of mental health concern. The most common mental health issues include severe cognitive impairment, anxiety, and mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder.
Topics: Seniors Wellness Wellbeing Resident Engagement senior wellness journaling senior care purposeful life software
Wellzesta’s incorporation of technology to ease senior living staff’s workloads aids in employee satisfaction and decreases staff turnover.
Topics: Senior Living Wellness Employees engagement software staff wellness staff retention senior care software
We transform legacy communication systems into innovative, highly-adopted engagement platforms that support resident well-being and staff efficiency.
