As the world evolves, so do expectations for senior living communities. Gone are the days when these communities were seen as mere places for retirees to spend their golden years. Today’s seniors seek a dynamic lifestyle catering to their physical, emotional, and social needs. As a result, senior living amenities have transformed into a diverse […]
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311_Innovation in Care, Cost, Comfort, and Community for Senior Housing: From Independent to Long Term Care
Distinctive Living’s Chairman and CEO, Joe Jedlowski, explores innovation in care, cost, comfort, and community for senior housing with a panel of experts. Watch Joe Jedlowski, Severine Petras, Doris-Ellie Sullivan, and Lauren Wilson discuss the senior living landscape from independent to long-term care. […]
Levels of Care in Senior Living: What Can You Offer?
When it comes to your senior living community, it’s important to provide your residents with the level of care they need. There are subtle differences between lifestyles, and knowing the benefits of each can help you meet your residents’ needs. The levels of senior lifestyles include independent living, memory care, assisted living, and active living. […]
Distinctive Living’s CEO Joe Jedlowski Featured in Senior Housing News
With occupancy rates reaching new heights, there are new opportunities and challenges for senior living communities to consider. While some organizations are looking to expand their footprint, shallow talent pools and rising expense costs will be the largest issues senior living communities will face in the coming months. Our CEO Joe Jedlowski shares his insight […]
How to Sell Your Senior Living Community
Selling a senior living community can be a complex process that requires careful planning and execution. Finding the right buyer who shares your vision for providing exceptional care and support for residents is essential. Acquiring senior living communities can be as complex as senior living management, so it’s important to do everything you can to […]
What Is the Difference between Senior Living & Assisted Living?
As people age, their housing needs may change. Senior living and assisted living are two options that may be available to older adults, but they are not the same thing. Senior living refers to housing options designed specifically for older adults. Assisted living is a type of senior living that provides additional support and care […]
Providing Support for Dementia Caregiver Staff
Dementia is a devastating and debilitating condition that affects millions of people all over the world. Caregivers are a crucial part of the ongoing care for dementia patients and are a key element of any memory care community. Those who live in memory care communities often need round-the-clock support. The caregivers who work one-on-one with […]
How to Market a Senior Living Community
Senior living communities are a service that will always be a social need. Aging is a natural part of life, and seniors will need a safe, supportive, and low-maintenance place to call home only senior living communities can offer. Operating and marketing your senior living community is a constant cycle. Despite the aging population, senior […]
How to Assess Property for Senior Living Accommodations
As many as 10,000 people are turning 65 years old every day, meaning every single Baby Boomer will be over 65 by 2030. As a result, communities like ours will need to expand their services to meet the growing population of seniors looking for our care and support. In many cases, the only way to […]
What Is an “Active Adult” Community?
If a 55+ year-old-person is ready to slow down, smell the roses, and enjoy their retirement, what kind of options do they have in terms of joining an engaging, enriching community experience? They want control over their life, like the meals they eat and the activities they participate in, but they might not be ready […]