Shaping the Future: Trends in Senior Living

Senior living professionals must stay informed about evolving mega, macro, and micro trends reshaping the industry. Insights from the 2024 By Design session highlight the importance of recalibrating business models, leveraging data-driven personalization, embracing macro and micro trends, and innovating design to navigate the changing landscape effectively.

Lucid Leadership - Bringing the Big Picture into Focus

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the dual goals of reducing costs and increasing revenue have long been at the forefront of organizational strategies. However, amidst the uncertainty of the future, it’s not merely a matter of forecasting but understanding the complexity of the environment. Effective leaders understand the complexity of the market, understand hyper-consumerism, the important of the human experience and innovation, and can provide clear leadership in uncertain times. By investing in human-centered approaches, senior living communities can thrive in an era of uncertainty.

Highlights from the 2024 EFA Conference

SFCS attended Environments for Aging (EFA) 2024 conference in Atlanta, Georgia supporting colleagues and learning from thought leaders. SFCS' Amy Carpenter, who was awarded a 2023 Environments for Aging Design Champion, presented her SAGE post-occupancy evaluation of the Spires at Berry and Carie Shingleton discussed her role in conducting acoustical research with Garden Spot Village. Joe Jasmon, Alicia Nicolay, and Grant Warner presented a new model for middle-market Assisted Living and Memory Support, while Jay Weingarten, Andrey Teleguz, and Larry Graeve discussed AI in AEC. Addie Abushousheh, Gaius Nelson, and John Shoesmith presented proposed changes to the Facility Guidelines Institute's (FGI). The SFCS team plans to contribute further during the Public Comment Period opening July 1st.

SFCS' 39th Annual By Design, Connecting the Dots: Aspirations to Outcomes

The 39th Annual By Design Conference brought together senior living leaders, experts, and professionals to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

Bay Village, Winner of the SHN Architecture & Design Awards

SFCS is proud to announce that our work at Bay Village has won first place in the Renovation/ Repositioning (Building) category for the 2023 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards!

Senior Housing News - Voices: Melissa C. Pritchard

SFCS By Design 2023: Meeting the Mission for Middle America

More than 6 million Americans are expected to enter the senior living market in 2023 with less than $65,000 in resources. This simply means they have too much to qualify for government-subsidized housing, but not enough for traditional private pay.

Senior Living Design Trends - Visions for the Future

As a field, senior living has tended to be cautious in jumping aboard larger societal trends. At times, it has felt to me like the field has focused more on limitations—i.e., what we think we can’t do—than on possibilities for what we can do. While limitations certainly exist, so do infinite possibilities.

SFCS By Design 2023: Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Holistic Solutions for Success

Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that collaboratively involves architects, interior designers, and engineers creates a holistic solution for success, according to several case studies presented at the SFCS By Design 2023. 

The Changing Dynamics of Dependent Care

Long-term care providers are at a crossroads, according to “The Changing Dynamics of Dependent Care” panel presentation at SFCS By Design 2023. Increasing regulatory demands, static reimbursement rates, never-ending paperwork requirements, staffing issues...