Blog / 2026
2026
6 posts from 2026.
Staffing
Connected Technology in Senior Living: What Operators Are Actually Implementing
Connected Technology in Senior Living: What Operators Are Actually Implementing
Staffing shortages and disconnected software strain senior living communities. What LeadingAge job descriptions and adoption data reveal about the technology operators actually implement — and where it fits.
Resident Engagement
From Homecoming to Everyday Engagement: What Resident Events Teach Us About Year-Round Programming
From Homecoming to Everyday Engagement: What Resident Events Teach Us About Year-Round Programming
Senior living homecoming nights drive huge participation — but the real lesson is how to turn event energy into a year-round engagement strategy with activity tracking.
Waitlist Management
How to Manage an Assisted Living Waitlist Without Spreadsheets
How to Manage an Assisted Living Waitlist Without Spreadsheets
Stop tracking your assisted living waitlist in spreadsheets. A practical guide to waitlist stages, follow-up tasks, and converting waitlisted prospects to move-ins — without the spreadsheet chaos.
Dietary Management
Tracking Resident Dietary Restrictions Across Departments
Tracking Resident Dietary Restrictions Across Departments
Dietary restrictions live in too many places at once — the kitchen, the nursing station, the admissions file. A practical guide to keeping every department on the same page for assisted living dietary management.
Vendor Selection
What the Accushield Recognition Teaches Assisted Living Operators About Vendor Vetting
What the Accushield Recognition Teaches Assisted Living Operators About Vendor Vetting
Accushield's Trusted & Transparent recognition evaluated 25,000+ providers. Here's what assisted living operators should look for when vetting technology and care partners.
Technology
Connected Technology in Senior Living: What Operators Are Actually Implementing
Connected Technology in Senior Living: What Operators Are Actually Implementing
Senior living operators are moving beyond buzzwords to implement connected technology that improves care coordination, staff efficiency, and resident outcomes. Here's what's working in 2026.