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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…

Blog – March 11, 2021 Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing communities are poised to welcome the families of residents who have been locked down for a year. The management and staff of senior living communities, thankful for COVID vaccines, are ready to put their reopening plans in place. There are still challenges but there is one thing…

Blog – February 2, 2021 The senior living community is trying to turn away from last year and the pandemic as quickly as possible. The residents who have been virtually isolated from family and friends are hopeful that with access to vaccines, they will be able to join family for meals and generally become more…

Blog – January 4, 2021 A new year is always filled with hope for a brighter day. Expectations are very high for 2021 following the troublesome and challenging 2020. The projected trends for this year are all focused on wellbeing in senior living, one of the hardest hit locales in the pandemic. COVID-19 accelerated a…

Blog – September 10, 2020 As each month passes, senior living communities are finding ways to live with, fight COVID-19 and carry on. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says many who live in senior living communities are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. As home to some of the hardest hit in this pandemic,…

Blog – August 24, 2020 Several months ago, senior living communities were being consumed by the coronavirus. It was attacking seniors with compromised immune systems, especially those with underlying conditions; the most vulnerable. Communities raced to contain outbreaks and closed their doors to all visitors. As we approach the Fall, senior living is more determined…