TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS MEANT TO 'IMPROVE RESIDENT EXPERIENCE'

In some ways, the air purification investment was a response to COVID-19, Burton said, but it was more about ALG Senior's efforts to continually find unique ways to improve the resident experience. "We want to make sure that, for our guests with compromised health, we do all we can to ease the burden of air quality concerns," Burton said. "It's an intrinsic savings not tied to a dollar amount, but certainly tied to better health for our employees and residents."

TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS MEANT TO 'IMPROVE RESIDENT EXPERIENCE'

In some ways, the air purification investment was a response to COVID-19, Burton said, but it was more about ALG Senior's efforts to continually find unique ways to improve the resident experience. "We want to make sure that, for our guests with compromised health, we do all we can to ease the burden of air quality concerns," Burton said. "It's an intrinsic savings not tied to a dollar amount, but certainly tied to better health for our employees and residents."

TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS MEANT TO 'IMPROVE RESIDENT EXPERIENCE'

In some ways, the air purification investment was a response to COVID-19, Burton said, but it was more about ALG Senior's efforts to continually find unique ways to improve the resident experience. "We want to make sure that, for our guests with compromised health, we do all we can to ease the burden of air quality concerns," Burton said. "It's an intrinsic savings not tied to a dollar amount, but certainly tied to better health for our employees and residents."

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FAQ: What to look for in a Senior Living Community

What level of care would be most ideal?

Each Healthy Living Certified community is different in its type of care and lifestyle expectations. When looking for a community, be sure to identify which level of care is ideal for you or your loved ones and make those expectations clear to all involved. For instance, there are large discrepancies between Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Each level of care has its own expectations and standards. In many Healthy Living Certified communities specializing in Memory Care, you’ll find our Light Therapy system. This technology is proven to help those struggling with memory related conditions to improve natural sleep and wake cycles, therefore increasing daytime activity and reducing reliance on sleep medications and mood boosters.

What lifestyle do you prefer?

Finding a community that can replicate your preferred routine and lifestyle is crucial to the overall enjoyment of the community. When looking for a community, consider the things throughout the day that you enjoy currently. Ask yourself or your loved one, do you prefer to have alone time, group activities, or a combination of both? Choose a community that creates the ideal lifestyle. Even ask current residents about their daily routines. If you or your loved one prefers indoor activities like reading, puzzles, or even crafts and painting, consider the lighting quality within the community. Lumenant’s Healthy Living Certified communities boast high quality LED lighting, making it easier for residents to see small details and enjoy their daily tasks and even feel more independent when navigating the community.

What are you hoping to improve by moving to a senior living community?

Moving to a senior living community should come with improvements, like reduced stress, reduced responsibility, convenience, and better quality of life. What about your current daily routine is challenging? Senior Living communities often offer an all-inclusive experience, from dining to organized activities, and even on-site salons. Healthy Living Certified communities take improving quality of life a step further, and many of our communities are equipped with state-of-the-art air purification technologies. Residents of these communities often report freedom from allergy symptoms, relief from COPD symptoms and decreased frequency of contracting airborne-spread diseases.

How important is independence to you?

Transitioning to a Senior Living community can be difficult for some residents because they feel like they’re giving up their independence. When searching for a community, lifestyle and levels of care, paired with independence, is crucial for overall happiness of residents. It is important that independence and the expectations that go with it are made clear. When visiting Senior Living communities consider if having your own room is important to you. Privacy and independence often go hand in hand, and having an individual room is important to maintain that lifestyle. Lumenant’s Healthy Living Certified communities take that independence a step further by providing each room with their own thermostat and HVAC control system. Residents can create their own individualized, ideal environment within their room, making the room feel even more like home.

What will visiting be like for your loved ones?

Having loved ones visit residents is one of the most important aspects of a Senior Living community for a lot of people. When looking for a Senior Living community, it is important to consider the proximity to your loved ones. Although communities that are in rural settings may be beautiful, they could also pose challenges to those visiting. At Lumenant, we pride ourselves on providing advanced exterior lighting options, so even in the most rural settings, residents, and visitors alike, have optimized visibility. Therefore, increasing ease of access when visiting, providing heightened security, and improving the visual appeal of the property. A well-lit community has better curb appeal, so residents can take pride in their new home.

What location are you considering?

When moving to a Senior Living community, proximity to loved ones is probably one of the most important factors during your search. Also consider, what type of environment do you prefer? Do you prefer to look out the window to mountain views, or palm trees and sunshine? Transitioning to a senior living community is a great opportunity to choose your ideal location. Every region comes with its own risks, even a simple thunderstorm can pose a threat to the power sources of Senior Living communities. Fortunately for Healthy Living Certified communities that are equipped with our energy security solutions, loss of power is never a concern. Some of our Healthy Living Communities are equipped with solar power and generators that provide constant power, so that residents will never be left in the dark.