--- title: Wellzesta Articles | Life Plan description: Life Plan | --- [![Wellzesta](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/652ed4901978b1a2ac40ce28_LogoWellzesta.svg)](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) [Book a Demo](https://www.wellzesta.com/#book-a-demo) ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466cad_menu-3-line.svg) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) [![](https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/Event%20Search%20Blog%20(300%20x%20175%20px)%20(8).png)](https://articles.wellzesta.com/turning-engagement-into-a-daily-routine-how-tandem-living-went-from-30-to-80-app-adoption) ## [Turning engagement into a daily routine: How Tandem Living went from 30% to 80% app adoption](https://articles.wellzesta.com/turning-engagement-into-a-daily-routine-how-tandem-living-went-from-30-to-80-app-adoption) Posted by [Chris Kribs](https://articles.wellzesta.com/author/chris-kribs) on April 1, 2026   If you have ever tried to “go paperless” while only a fraction of residents use the app, you already know the trap. Paper stays as the safety net. Staff runs two systems. Residents keep defaulting to what is familiar... 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I suspect that person asking the question really wants to know whether we are actively improving our software. The answer to the second question is a resounding yes. Our largest expense, by far, is software development. 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Although adopting new technologies into companies was in effect [before the pandemic](https://www.barrons.com/articles/how-covid-19-will-shape-the-future-of-senior-living-new-models-of-care-more-aging-in-place-51590767276), the epidemic highlighted the importance of the transition to virtual operations that is expected to [continue post-pandemic](https://seniorhousingnews.com/2020/10/12/4-ways-covid-19-is-shaping-the-senior-living-industry-of-the-future/). 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You may not think so because, for most people, the phrase “retirement planning” translates to “financial planning." But I would encourage you to broaden your scope of what retirement planning includes. 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But are you doing enough to ensure their emotional wellness?* [Read More](https://articles.wellzesta.com/why-emotional-wellness-matters) Topics: [Seniors](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/seniors) [Wellness](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/wellness) [Wellbeing](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/wellbeing) [Resident Engagement](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/resident-engagement) [Life Plan](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/life-plan) [Emotional Wellness](https://articles.wellzesta.com/topic/emotional-wellness) --- [![](https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/beyond-Activities.jpg)](https://articles.wellzesta.com/beyond-activities-wellness-inspired-classes-and-events) ## [Beyond activities: wellness-inspired classes and events](https://articles.wellzesta.com/beyond-activities-wellness-inspired-classes-and-events) Posted by [Kyle Robinson, MA](https://articles.wellzesta.com/author/kyle-robinson-ma) on February 11, 2019  In senior living we must move beyond the 3 B’s — Bingo, Bible study, Birthdays. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with any of those — *in fact, they all should be celebrated*. Yet, today’s resident / member wants something increasingly personalized, exciting, and stimulating. 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