Welbi Blog

Looking to bring some joy to your January calendar? We've got new ideas to inspire you and your residents and stave off those January blues!

Explore the latest technologies revolutionizing memory care. Learn how to integrate these tools to improve safety, engagement, and quality of life for residents.

Discover how innovative design and architecture can enhance the lives of those living with dementia. From wayfinding to sensory stimulation, explore the latest trends in memory care environments that prioritize safety, comfort, and a sense of belonging.

It is almost that magical time of the year! Time to get inspired and find some new holiday traditions you and your residents will enjoy. (Or upgrade some older traditions, too!)

Discover the importance of family involvement in memory care. Learn strategies for fostering strong partnerships with families and supporting their loved ones with dementia.

Learn how to build a compassionate and skilled memory care team. Discover the importance of staff training, ongoing support, and creating a positive work environment.

Discover how personalized one-on-one programs can transform senior living experiences. Learn to organize, schedule, and deliver engaging activities that foster connection, well-being, and a vibrant community.

Aside from Thanksgiving, is there more to the dreary month of November? Of course, there is! Brighten the month with these fun and engaging resident activity ideas! From wine tastings to talent shows, there's something for everyone.

Discover how person-centered care can transform the lives of residents with dementia. Learn practical tips for implementing this approach in your memory care community.

Discover how recreation management software like Welbi revolutionizes memory care programming, enhancing resident engagement, streamlining planning, and fostering collaboration.

Money tight? No problem! Discover 7 budget-friendly strategies & creative ideas to deliver top-notch activities that your residents will love.

Discover the top tech trends in senior living for 2024. Learn how communities leverage technology to enhance resident engagement, streamline operations, and address staffing challenges. Explore the potential of AI and data-driven insights to shape the future of senior care.

Explore 10 fun and engaging October activity ideas for senior living communities, from DrumFit and coffee tastings to card-making and Halloween parties. Celebrate quirky holidays and enhance resident engagement with these creative events.

Investing in resident engagement software can help senior living operators combat social isolation and reduce stroke risk among older adults. Discover how innovative software enhances social connections, organizes activities, and personalizes care for residents.

Discover innovative memory care programming strategies shared by experienced professionals during the "Rethinking Memory Care Programming" webinar. Learn about personalized reminiscence activities, intergenerational engagement, and overcoming challenges in dementia care.

Explore creative brainstorming strategies for fresh and engaging senior living programs. Brainstorming can open new doors to enhance resident engagement!

Discover evidence-based strategies to boost resident engagement in senior living and rehabilitation settings. Learn how to personalize activities, leverage motivation, and create a thriving community.

Get ready for September with these seven quirky activities for seniors! From square dancing and letter writing to coconut-themed happy hours and chocolate tastings, we've got fun and engaging ideas to brighten your residents' days.

Looking to elevate your senior living recreation program? Discover best practices for goal setting, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and measuring the impact of your programs on residents' well-being.

Discover how life enrichment professionals can implement lifestyle interventions, cognitive stimulation, and exercise programs to enhance memory, cognitive function, and overall quality of life for older adults in their communities.

Get resident insights for better programs. Learn how an annual feedback survey can improve your senior living recreation offerings - and how you can get started today!

It's time to plan that August calendar - why not boost senior wellness this August with our 6 engaging fitness activities? These activities can be modified for various mobility levels, including seated options. Perfect for rec therapists.

Discover how to foster autonomy and purpose in your senior living community. Learn powerful strategies for encouraging self-directed resident engagement and improving residents' quality of life.

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of gender-based programs in senior living, and discover strategies for creating inclusive activities that celebrate diversity and foster connection.

Learn how to optimize your senior living community's volunteer program to enrich residents' lives. Discover effective outreach, interviewing, training, and management strategies.

Discover a wealth of engaging icebreaker questions designed to foster connections and build relationships among residents in your senior living community. Spark conversations, laughter, and connection while getting to know your residents better.

Are you and your residents feeling patriotic? The theme for this Canada Day and Independence Day is Red, White, and Engaging! Read on to get some inspiration for your July activity calendars.

Discover practical strategies and tips for managing administrative tasks efficiently as a recreation manager in senior living. From prioritization to delegation and embracing technology like Welbi, learn how to streamline your workflow and maximize your time.

Documentation is a crucial aspect of our work in senior living communities. It not only ensures that we maintain accurate records of our activities and interactions but also supports continuity of care, quality improvement efforts, and regulatory compliance. Let’s explore the importance of documentation and provide specific ideas, strategies, tips, and examples for effective record-keeping and reporting practices.

Finding the right candidates who possess the necessary skills and passion for enriching the lives of seniors through engaging activities is crucial. We share carefully curated tips, tricks, interview questions and best practices for hiring casual and part-time staff for recreation roles.

Summer is almost here; does your calendar reflect the changing season? Here are some summer-inspired activity ideas for your June calendar that are sure to spark joy.

A well-crafted resident spotlight not only honors the unique stories and contributions of residents but also fosters a sense of connection among residents and helps residents and staff get to know the residents who live there.

Your calendar needs to be clear, concise, and readable, in a format that suits your unique residents. How do you choose the right one? Let's look into options for calendars!

Do you know you need to create inclusive programming for LGBT+ seniors but are unsure where to start? Here's a guide to help you!

The theme of this May’s activity inspiration is all around the dimension of vocational wellness. Vocational wellness is often overlooked as one of the dimensions, but is all about redefining purpose.

In this blog, we explore how the right activities contribute to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being, playing a pivotal role in supporting better clinical outcomes for senior living residents.

In this blog, we explore the benefits of tracking data for compliance, quality, and sharing success stories, demonstrating how it serves as the compass for Activity Department in ensuring the highest standards of care and engagement.

In this blog, we delve into the pivotal role of data in enhancing family confidence, focusing on communication, personalized care, and collaborative planning. Join us to uncover how strategic data use fosters connection, reassurance, and fulfillment within the senior living community.

Let's channel our energies into activities that not only stimulate the mind but also nourish our intellectual well-being. Join us on this journey as we unveil 10 engaging and accessible activities meticulously curated to enhance the intellectual dimension of wellness.

By embracing a data-driven decision-making approach, you can create an environment where every activity is a step towards enhancing resident well-being, fostering a sense of community, and ultimately building a vibrant and thriving senior living experience.

Social Engagement within the Facility Increased Life Expectancy in senior living community Residents: A Follow-Up Study sheds light on a critical aspect of well-being often overlooked in the healthcare landscape. As we dive into the findings, let's explore how the simple act of fostering social connections within senior living communities can be a game-changer for the residents.

In this unique story, we examine two senior living communities and how one was able to transform recreation through technology to improve their results and increase resident satisfaction.

There are 2.7 million older adults in the US, and over 350,000 in Canada, who identify as LGBT+. In this blog, we discuss our webinar, Exploring Discrimination of LGBT+ Residents in Senior Living and the theme of inclusivity in senior living communities.

From personalized amenities to community engagement, discover the essential elements that contribute to sustained high occupancy rates in the evolving landscape of senior care.

Engage your residents in a tapestry of experiences that not only embrace the spirit of renewal but also foster meaningful connections and creativity. Spring has sprung: let’s celebrate!

Black History Month is an opportunity to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Make this February a time of joy, learning, and unity as you embark on these engaging senior living activities in your community!

Discover the evolving landscape of senior living choices and the changing needs of today's seniors. Learn how senior living operators can turn enhanced comforts, gourmet dining, and diverse activities into unique selling points for their communities.

Last year, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Tanya Snow, director at Bria Communities, on our podcast, Care. The conversation delved into Bria's journey of streamlining operations across their four unique communities. Tanya's insights and dedication to enhancing the quality of care were truly inspiring.

Elevate your senior living community with innovative marketing strategies centered around comprehensive wellness. From engaging activity calendars to resident success stories, discover how operators can spotlight their community's value across all seven dimensions of wellness.

Discover the transformative journey of Welbi in 2023, dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in senior living communities.

In this blog, we review the main takeaways from our recent webinar on Transforming Day One for Senior Living Move-ins. Read on to see what our panelists had to say and dig into the best practices, emerging trends, and invaluable recommendations to revolutionize your residents' first day.

Welbi recently hosted a webinar dedicated to exploring the best practices for digital transformation within senior living communities. In this blog post, we’ll go over these key takeaways so you can apply these tips and tricks to your community.

Gear up for a month filled with love, joy, and heartwarming activities. Explore our latest blog post featuring a carefully curated list of 10 accessible emotional wellness activities tailored specifically for senior living residents.

Discover engaging January activity ideas for senior living communities in our January blog! Uncover creative activities to enhance resident’s fitness.

From crafting Hanukkah paper dreidel garlands to baking homemade sufganiyot, creating beeswax Hanukkah candles, and hosting Christmas-themed "Minute to Win It" parties, we have a range of activities that cater to diverse holiday traditions and bring residents together for some festive fun!

In this blog, we will delve into three main takeaways from our recent panel webinar featuring leaders from Berwick Retirement, Origin Active Lifestyles, and Verve Senior Living, which shed light on their strategies to empower their senior living and life enrichment teams with technology!

Discover the benefits of emotional support for seniors during recovery. Find out how to provide this support for seniors in assisted living and skilled nursing.

Discover the transformative power of active aging: learn how to infuse fitness and vitality into your programming for a thriving and engaged resident community.

We're dishing out 10 activity ideas that will not only get you into the Thanksgiving spirit, but also help your residents find meaning and joy in these cherished moments!

Discover how using a resident experience platform can help while doing RAI-MDS assessments in long-term care and skilled nursing communities to improve resident care.

Boost senior living community success by maintaining family confidence. Discover key strategies for trust, transparency, and care quality.

Here are three ways that an understaffed life enrichment department impacts a skilled nursing community’s residents, brand image, and compliance.

In this blog, we explore the challenges behind preparing for family confidence meetings in senior living and how a resident experience platform such as Welbi can help you keep your brand promises.

Discover how investing in platforms like Welbi streamlines operations, enhances personalization, and elevates your life enrichment team to create unforgettable experiences for residents.

Welbi’s latest blog explores operators’ challenges in 2023 and beyond, and how business-savvy operators can get ahead of them.

Staffing shortages are a challenge that skilled nursing operators will need to approach strategically. Read on to learn about how staffing shortages impact activities and resident engagement.

The right software can play a key role in supporting life enrichment teams during a staffing shortage. Learn how a resident experience platform can help teams get the most out of their existing resources!

These frightfully delightful Halloween activity ideas for seniors will help you celebrate one of our favorite holidays with the residents in your community.

Discover 10 steps on how to be a successful recreation manager in senior living, which include creating connections, tailoring activities, and enriching lives for a vibrant community.

In this blog post, we explore some of the ways that the environment within senior living communities can positively influence the lives of older adults, backed by scientific evidence.

Discover why older adults, more than any other age group, can gain many benefits from maintaining a clean and well-cared for living space.

Environmental wellness is one of the 7 Dimensions of Wellness that contribute to the overall health and well-being of older adults. Try these environmental wellness activities with residents in your senior living community!

Here are four ways that social isolation is costly for senior living operators — and how a resident experience platform can help.

Learn about why the perception gap exists in senior living and how your community’s life enrichment program may be the key to closing the gap.

Explore the impact of loneliness and isolation on health, particularly among older adults, and learn how social connection influences our overall well-being.

In our recent panel webinar, industry leaders came together to share their predictions for what life enrichment will look like in the future of senior living. Here are the highlights from the conversation!

Long term care can face stiff penalties for non-compliance with CMS regulations. This article covers 5 of the most common F-tags and how to avoid them.

August is all about socializing. Be it barbeques or boating, if you are short on creative ideas for your community, we have you covered for your August activity planning.

In this blog, we’ll discuss how to breathe new life back into your senior living community’s fitness program using Welbi and fitness providers.

Are you looking to enhance person-centered care in your senior living community? In this blog, you’ll learn how PELI can support you in delivering personalized resident experiences.

Explore how life enrichment professionals can promote resident engagement to improve their residents’ quality of life.

Whether your community is celebrating on July 1st or the Fourth of July, we have activity ideas that will get your residents in the patriotic spirit!

In this article, we discuss the importance of using integrated software in your community. Learn about how EHRs and resident experience software pair well together.

Learn how to optimize the use of Welbi with tips and tricks from Revera's Regional Manager of Recreation, Caroline Proulx.

Resident experience software can be a powerful tool for improving the quality of care in our skilled nursing facilities. Read on to discover some of the key benefits.

This month, we're sharing activity ideas that are designed to boost cognitive wellness (one of the 7 dimensions of wellness) for residents in your senior living community.

As the Silver tsunami approaches, skilled nursing facilities need to be prepared to meet the increasing demand for senior care. Here are some steps they can take to get ready.

Learn how culinary services and life enrichment teams can work together to create a more cohesive and enjoyable experience for residents.

April Showers bring May flowers, so we have some spring-themed activities that will bring flowers, colour, and sunshine into your residents’ lives this month. Read on to learn more!

Sunridge Gardens understands the importance of forming connections with residents. By using Welbi’s insights on resident engagement, they were able to re-ignite a connection with a resident at risk of isolation.

It's important to focus on the wellness of the older adult population, especially those living in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. Here are some ways in which Welbi can support wellness.

Developing a QAPI program can be challenging. In this blog, we’ll provide tips for avoiding the most common mistakes that facilities make when developing a QAPI program.

Managing a QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) program is challenging, but tools like Welbi can help skilled nursing facilities to develop and implement effective QAPI initiatives.

In this blog, we discuss the benefits of QAPI programs and how senior living operators can implement them to improve resident outcomes.

Spring is on its way and what a spring it will be! This month, we have some special Easter and April-themed activities for you that will bring spring into your community!

In this blog, we explain the difference between two common ways of collecting program metrics: reports and dashboards.

March is full of fun and important holidays! It’s also when we say goodbye to winter and welcome spring. In this blog, we’re sharing some activities that bring spring into your community and give you ways to celebrate those milestone dates!

Happy New Year! For this month, we’re sharing more fun games and activities that you can do with residents in your senior living community. Try out a new card game, hold a ring toss tournament, test your memory and more!

Start the year this January with activity ideas that make the most of winter activities without braving the cold outdoors.