Tag: engagement

online programming fatigue

Beating Online Program Fatigue: How to Stay Productive and Motivated When Everything You Do is Online

“Zoom fatigue.” “Zoom exhaustion.” “Online program fatigue.” A year ago many of us never would have heard of these phrases, but now they’re all too common. With consistent and semi-constant online meetings for work, using live streaming platforms to catch up with friends, and even attending workout classes online, almost everything that we do has become virtual, and that can… Read more →

preventing social isolation seniors

Finding Solutions to Prevent Social Isolation for the Elderly in Senior Centers

The importance of preventing loneliness and social isolation in the elderly is at an all-time high. With the continuation of senior center shutdowns and social distancing requirements, the chance of older adults spending most of their time alone has risen dramatically, leading to an increased chance of social isolation and feelings of loneliness.  However, social isolation has always been an… Read more →

The Best, Easy-to-Use Engagement Software for Senior Living Communities

Even before COVID-19 led to limiting senior centers and communities to the public, social isolation was already an issue for senior citizens. Social isolation–the absence of social contact between an individual and society, which leads to loneliness–is actually as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.  One of the ways to manage and prevent social isolation is through technological innovation… Read more →

5 Fun Mocktails to Make for Your Senior Community Residents

Though beer and wine carts are fun and easy, why not up the fun—and beat hydration in the meantime—with some fancy mocktails your senior community residents will love.  These are some of the best non-alcoholic drink options because: All 5 of them are a mix and match of the SAME 5 ingredients. That’s right: you only have to buy 5… Read more →

Using Live Streaming Technologies to Maintain Business and Community During Shutdowns

As the coronavirus epidemic continues, leaders across the senior living industry are seeking to find ways to strike a balance between the risk of social isolation and the risk of infection. Communities are harnessing live streaming, communicative technologies to help their clients and maintain community during this time. Here are five ways organizations are working to maintain their community and… Read more →