Tech Talk: It’s a New Year…or is it?!?
Several weeks ago you flipped your hanging calendar to a new adorable cat picture, or maybe hotrods are your preference. Either way, it is clearly 2016. For those who still write checks as payment, remember to write in 2016 on the date line. In the building...
Tech Talk: It’s the season of Comfort and Joy!
What is more soothing than the soft, cuddly warmth of a dog or cat on your lap? How do you look at those eyes and not smile? Tony’s Cat – Porter For many of us, these animals are important and loved members of the family. For aging adults in all levels of...
Tech Talk: Facility Maintenance – The Unsung Heroes of Your Community
Head of Facility Maintenance, Director of Plant Operations or Building Systems Manager—these titles are all fancy sounding names that don’t begin to describe the roles and duties of the people that take care of the special places that many people call home. Office buildings may require a janitor. Apartments may have a building super
Tech Talk: Keep Your Fitness Center Fit
When it comes to wellness, today’s senior living communities are dealing with high expectations and competing with local health and fitness clubs. Residents want first class facilities, not just a basement room with an old treadmill or bike. What do your facilities say about your commitment to wellness? Is your fitness center keeping fit?
Tech Talk: Lighting Solutions for Remodeling Challenges
As architects and engineers, our challenge has always been to provide a residential environment all across the continuum of care, from Independent Living to Skilled Nursing. Several new light fixture designs are helping us meet that challenge while providing upgraded light levels.