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Meet our Keynote Speaker 2021
Meet our Keynote Speaker: Dr. Louise Aronson, geriatrician, professor of medicine, and New York Times best-selling author, who will bring her knowledge of aging to this year's By Design virtual conference. Dr. Aronson, along with 12 other industry thought leaders, will discuss the ideas and strategies developed to enhance the lives of current residents and meet the expectations of future residents. This conference is planned for executive directors, CEOs, administrators, board members, marketers, trustees of retirement communities.
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Next 100 days in senior living
Though seniors in long-term care facilities will be among the first to receive the COVID vaccine in the U.S., the battle is not over yet. Aegis CEO, Dwayne Clark says come springtime, the senior living industry could begin to rebound as long as organizations have a plan to distribute the vaccine to their residents. Read more about what could happen in the next 100 days
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Solving Nursing Home Loneliness
Social isolation and loneliness can be detrimental to the mental health of older adults, but one high school student in Pennsylvania decided to do something about it. Nearly one year ago, Hita Gupta, began to collect camera-enabled smartphones and tablets for seniors in her community, so that they can video chat with their loved ones. One expert said of the project, "...there’s something very powerful about (reaching out) in restoring the morale of somebody who’s demoralized by loneliness.”
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Work continues at Trinity Landing
Work continues at Trinity Landing! Set to open in 2022, this waterfront community will feature a state of the art wellness center, outdoor walking paths and is only a short distance to the heart of downtown Wilmington, NC. Thanks, Trinity Landing - A Senior Living Community for sharing these photos.
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Towards The Mission for 2021
This year, we are turning towards our mission, "Enriching Life by Design," to guide the work we do in 2021. SFCS will continue its people-centered approach to create positive change and elevate the human experience. What will your company resolve to do this year?
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7 Design Principles For A Household Model
In 2020, more than ever, we have craved normalcy. In 2021 and beyond, the 'household model' could become more and more available for aging Americans. Benefits include familiarity, privacy, safety, and more. Read more about the household model here:
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The history behind Virginia Tech’s most famous buildings
One of our favorite projects is Torgerson Hall at Virginia Tech, which can electronically connect on- and off-campus students, faculty and researchers with K-12 classrooms and business and government leaders anywhere in the world. But do you know how the campus landmark got its name? Learn more:
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COVID Changes Design Going Forward
In case you missed it, COVID-19 will be a catalyst for significant change in senior living design going forward, particularly when it comes to infection control.
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Staying Positive in 2020
According to a new poll, 7 in 10 Americans have made an active effort to do something positive every day as the pandemic marches on. Making someone laugh or smile or sharing good news with a loved one are just a few ways people are looking at the bright side. What will you do for your neighbor today?
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Brewster Place Retirement Community wins second place
Our project, Brewster Place Retirement Community has won second place in the 7th annual Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards in the Repositioning and Renovation category. The awards honor cutting edge projects from around the world. The winners, selected by a panel of industry experts, can be viewed here:
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SENIOR LIVING NURSING FACILITIES: PREPARING FOR COVID-19 POSITIVE RESIDENTS
Innovative and successful infection control design strategies.
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