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SFCS By Design 2023: Keynote Speaker Dr. Mary Kelly
“When confronted by crises, challenges, and change – like the pandemic – our response too often is to turn myopic”, said Dr. Mary Kelly, keynote speaker at the 38th Annual SFCS By Design conference.
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SFCS By Design 2023: Untapped Potential - Exploring New Horizons
Held February 21-22, the 38th annual By Design conference hosted by SFCS attracted more than 200 Life Plan Community professionals from 22 states including Oregon, California, New York, and Florida.
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Care providers innovating ways to improve quality of senior living
More than 200 senior care providers from 22 states learned about innovative ways to take care of the aging population.
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AGING IN PLACE: Roanoke architectural firm to host annual senior living conference
The event will feature 21 guest speakers, including Dr. Tracey Gendron, whose work helps raise awareness to end ageism through education
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SFCS Sponsored Studio for Senior Living at Virginia Tech
Throughout the 2021-2022 academic year, SFCS continued its dedication to mentoring students on research and design projects for elder adults through a partnership with the School of Architecture + Design at Virginia Tech.
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What’s all the Hype About? Mitigating Hyperinflation and Hypo Supply
Soaring costs for building materials and labor, along with a major workforce shortage, conspire to make the construction and operation of senior living communities even more challenging in the post-pandemic environment.
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SFCS By Design 2022 Inspire, Imagine, Innovate: Attracting the Next Generation of Caregivers Bill Lowe, Chicago Methodist Senior Services Deke Cateau, A.G. Rhodes
Changes in the workforce, generational trends, and demographics influence the future planning of any industry. In addition, the field of senior living has been hit by three unstoppable forces: the COVID-19 global pandemic, The Great Resignation, and an alarming shortage of registered nurses throughout the country.
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Beyond Senior Living: Creating Meaningful Connections and Places for Older Adults
Enjoying longevity and living well as we age, with services and social connection, is everyone's dream. But traditional communities and service options cannot meet the burgeoning demand and are not the solution for everyone. Coupled with the implications of the recent pandemic and world events, now is the time to think outside of our conventional lenses and comfort zones.
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Simon Sinek – “The Infinite Game”
SFCS’s 37th Annual By Design Conference kicked-off with Keynote Speaker Health Slawner – a Simon Sinek “Igniter” known for teaching individuals, companies, and organizations that trust and purpose are at the center of success. The Infinite Game, written by British-American author, Simon Sinek, uncovers the pitfalls of short-term gains and shows how leaders can redirect their focus on practices that lead to strengths, stability, and more revenue.
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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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