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Blog – February 11, 2022 Seniors have been locked down and in varying stages of solitude the last couple of years. Eating has been a comfort for many. In 2022, it is expected that more than 100 million Americans will be classified as obese. Add aging and reduced activity, and it is clear, the need…

Blog – January 12, 2022 The new year has been welcomed with all the energy and hope we can muster, despite daily reports of increased COVID cases worldwide. Senior living communities, armed with vaccinated and boosted residents and vaccine mandates for staff, are determined to change the narrative. They have already begun to utilize design…

Blog – December 13, 2021 It is not rocket science. The best furniture features for senior living are the following: consistent good looks and durability, cleanable, and comfortable. These are the top three features the residents and their guests appreciate most. Furniture surfaces send messages to residents, patients, and guests about the cleanliness of the…

Blog – November 15, 2021 Seniors often begin their retirement in independent or assisted living communities. But there are times when they may need a higher level of care. A fall may require a stint in rehab. Critical care needs can lead to a stay in hospice. Seniors may need more socialization time away from…

Blog – October 25, 2021 Seniors and their guests are looking for the same properties in furniture they always have – durability, cleanability and high style. Senior-friendly furniture is resistant to the scuffmarks, scratches and daily bumps of walkers and wheelchairs. Preferred, comfortable seating for seniors should be easy to clean, maintain, and look like…

Blog – September 25, 2021 Senior living residents expect comfortable surroundings in their resident rooms, in their dining rooms and especially in their common areas. Common areas are where the residents socialize and relax with family and friends. Comfortable, luxurious, durable, and high functioning should define the furniture used in this space. With Kwalu’s top…

Blog – July 19, 2021 The quality of food and the dining environment in senior living rank high on the resident satisfaction lists. Casual dining has gained in importance as a top dining trend in senior living. It is as much about the setting as it is about the food. Cafes, coffee bars and ‘happy…

Blog – June 16, 2021 As the senior living industry considers and makes changes based on the experiences of last year, it is important to adapt to the pandemic-based modifications that will remain in place. The very social spaces and activities that attracted seniors in the first place, like game rooms, libraries and dining rooms…

Blog – May 20, 2021 Avoiding isolation is one of the main reasons why seniors relocate to senior living communities but for the past year a pandemic has forced residents to be isolated from family and friends. Senior living communities are beginning to reopen and reunite families, but they are vigilant about researching ways to…

Blog – April 16, 2021 Senior living communities are searching for innovation and ideas to improve their infection control capabilities and the mounting financial burdens caused by urgent antibiotic resistant threats. While there are several vaccines available to protect against COVID-19, there are threats on the horizon that have minimal treatment, no cure, and no…