June 1, 2022
Statistics show that most over 65s want to age in place – that is, they want to stay in their own home as opposed to moving into a care centre or retirement village. These retirees are connected to their local communities, routines, and settings, and are reluctant to undergo such a significant lifestyle change. They can also be hesitant about moving to a retirement village living due to the cost.
Read MoreMay 24, 2022
When villages have a process for collecting, analysing, and responding to their residents’ comments, complaints and concerns, the goodwill and service improvements they generate can provide a competitive advantage that is hard to replicate.
Read MoreMay 8, 2022
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry experienced explosive growth. As lockdowns and social distancing mandated remote care, an industry which had gone under the radar for so long was forced to the forefront. As with working from home, the rise in telehealth seems to be here to stay, with many patients coming to appreciate the flexibility and convenience of remote consultations.
Read MoreMay 2, 2022
As our elderly loved ones age, they often need a little more help to ward off social isolation and keep on top of their growing health needs.
Read MoreApril 22, 2022
As competition in the retirement village industry increases, activities are becoming one of the keys ways villages can make themselves stand out from the pack. There’s only one problem: managing activities is really difficult.
Read MoreMarch 30, 2022
Being connected is important, especially for the elderly. The mobile device industry puts little thought into how useable its products are for the elderly, leaving their family members scrambling to find stopgap solutions and provide tech support for devices that weren’t designed for people with low tech literacy, poor vision, or hearing loss.
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