Senior Summer Sizzler
My grandfather was a farmer, and he trusted the Old Farmer’s Almanac for weather predictions and planting guidance. Last fall the almanac’s long-range outlook was already predicting a sizzling 2023 summer with record-breaking temperatures “that might make this summer...
There’s an app for that…but will Mom use it?
New technology is creeping into everyone’s daily life, and seniors are not being left out of this evolution. Before it was deemed smart, this technology was passive when applied to the needs of older adults. Technically speaking, senior communities had been ahead of...
Tech Talk: It’s All About the Air
Thinking about capital improvements? Is it time to make facility upgrades and modernizations? Look beyond the obvious finishes and furnishings and focus on comfort, health and energy efficiency to keep residents and staff satisfied. There are many existing senior...
Leading the Way to a Cleaner Future
New senior living communities are proving to be leaders in the building electrification movement. Regardless of political or philosophical point of views, we can all agree that we still only have one planet Earth to call home. It also seems to be clear that it is...
Work from Home is Working!
When Covid-19 challenged the way we work, businesses were forced to adapt to new ways of getting work done. AG Architecture responded quickly to support the health and well-being of our team and to continue to effectively serve our clients. By leveraging technology...
Enhancing the Senior Living Experience with Technology
As little as five years ago, most adults over 65 probably thought an “app” was what you eat before your main entrée came to the dinner table. Now every facet of our lives is increasingly impacted by new and emerging technologies. This affects how we communicate,...
Electric Vehicles – A Smart Choice for Seniors
The desire for cutting edge technology and sustainability are not just issues of importance to millennials. More than ever, seniors want to feel like they are not being left behind. They are actually leading the way to a better and cleaner community. There is an...
Tech Talk: Resetting the Standard for Comfort
Highly efficient, discreetly placed and fully controllable, variable refrigerant systems are becoming the basis of design for skilled nursing and memory supportive living environments. Refrigeration technologies by Daikin, LG and Mitsubishi are providing building...
Tech Talk: Whoooosh – What’s that sound coming from the bathroom?
Construction improvements have eliminated the infiltration of air through the walls. While that may be an energy improvement, it may not be healthy. The 2015 Energy Code addresses this, requiring whole house ventilation. An in-unit visible solution is a two-speed...
Tech Talk: Considerations When Upgrading and Adding Foodservice Venues
The restaurant business has seen dramatic shifts in expectations and culinary trends in recent years. This evolution of mealtime has been felt in senior communities for several years now. The quality of the dining experience is a differentiator to make a community...