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Although there remains a great divide between the older generation and younger Americans adopting technology, that divide is becoming narrower as baby boomers reach retirement age. In fact, with a boom in our aging population on the horizon, this next senior generation owns and uses technologies at the same rate as those under 65. The senior housing industry is preparing for the innovations and upgrades that this tech-savvy group of seniors will expect in their new homes.
The baby boomer generation has been accustomed to carrying a smartphone, reading a book on their Kindle, asking Alexa to turn on the lights, and following their grandkids on Facebook. They may not be early adopters, but this generation understands that technology can make their lives easier, which they embrace. Aegis Living has taken steps to integrate technology into our communities and will continue to evaluate technology that will better aid our residents, families, and staff into the future.
No other senior housing company uses technology like Aegis Living to provide our families with a window into their loved one’s daily activities. We provide families with access to an online wellness tool that tracks their loved one’s participation levels in activity programs and trends in their behavior. For families, our wellness reporting tool answers the important question of how residents spend their days. This information can be easily shared among family members. Our wellness tool gives our families peace of mind knowing how their parent is adapting to their home.
Even greater than insight for our families, we know that socialization is vital to the health of aging loved ones, both physically and mentally. Our wellness tool gives us an awareness of our residents’ overall levels of happiness and wellbeing, at our fingertips. A resident may find an activity that really piques their interest and gives them more vitality. We can build on this interest with more programming. Or we may notice a decline in participation, which could be a sign of something bigger going on with their health that we can follow up on. Beyond understanding the activities that they like to do; we can track their overall wellbeing through participation levels. Not only do we want to create engaging programs that our residents love to participate in, but through collected data, we can better track their quality of life. We can easily see how engaged they are in the community, and if their behavioral changes should be flagged.
Over the past decade, the senior housing industry has changed dramatically from the stale definition of an “old folk’s home” to vibrant communities. Aegis Living has been a leader offering innovative activity programs that engage our senior residents in often unexpected ways.
One of those ways is Aegis Living uses voice-activated technology, Amazon’s Alexa, in all our assisted living and memory care communities. Our Life Enrichment team uses this resource throughout the day to pull from a myriad of current events, games, topics of interest, and music. Our staff never wants an opportunity to pass by to actively interact with a resident. Alexa is a great tool to start a conversation, answer a question, or spark a memory in real-time.
When we have gaps in our programming, we can lose momentum and opportunity. Alexa allows our Life Enrichment team to engage with our residents in the moment to recall a forgotten name, date, fact, or even play a favorite song without missing a beat.
In addition to Alexa, we use technology to play trivia or brain fitness games to help with mental agility and improve cognition. Or we can use an online program to lead them through meditation or deep breathing exercises. Residents can stay connected to current events and news with community-wide internet access. Aegis Living’s use of Virtually Reality, in some communities, provides experiences for residents like visiting the Louvre museum, hiking mountains and fishing.
Technology has transformed how many seniors communicate, using Skype or a mobile phone to chat with and stay connected to loved ones with ease. And our common computer rooms are available for our residents to utilize, check emails, or touch base with their family.
Currently, we use check-in kiosks at the front reception desks to track visitors within the community. Motion sensors in the senior apartments help track movement if a resident is up during the night and medical alerts are worn to keep them safe. Our medication managers track residents’ health and medication information electronically for accuracy and to avoid drug interactions. Our around-the-clock care staff is supported by technology to better monitor keep residents safe and healthy. And as “smart home” technology evolves, we know there will be even more options within each senior apartment in the future.
Our lives are being transformed by technology that not only benefits young families, but these advancements include options for grandma and grandpa too. Technology continues to evolve and change. As an industry, senior housing needs to include these changes and innovations where necessary, especially when serving a more tech-savvy audience in the future. At Aegis Living, we are committed to integrating new technology for our residents that enhances their quality of life. Come see Aegis Living for yourself. Schedule a tour at a community near you.
Respite Stays & Day Stays give family caregivers a real break—hours, days, or a few weeks—while your loved one enjoys a safe, enriching short‑term home at Aegis Living. Guests settle into a beautifully furnished private apartment and have 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology (motion sensors, medical‑alert pendants, visitor check‑in) for peace of mind. Each day feels purposeful with chef‑prepared, all‑day dining and 200+ monthly activities—from book clubs and fitness classes to movie nights—plus full use of the community. We coordinate with your loved one’s physicians to mirror their routines and care, so the stay feels familiar. It’s also a smart trial run for senior living: meet neighbors, test services, and see what supported independence looks like—without a long‑term commitment. Choose a Respite Stay when you’re traveling or need time to recharge, when your loved one would benefit from structure, social connection, and great meals, or when you both want peace of mind while keeping options open.
Hospice & End‑of‑Life Care at Aegis Living is comfort‑first support for the final stage of life, delivered in your loved one’s private apartment by our 24/7 care team in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider you choose (or we can recommend). Together, we create a coordinated care plan that manages pain and other symptoms, oversees medications, and provides calm, dignified help with daily needs, while offering compassionate emotional support for both resident and family. Discreet safety measures and a reliable medical‑alert system bring help quickly; chef‑prepared, in‑apartment meals adapt to changing appetites. Families are guided through decisions and moments of closure so they can focus on being present in a peaceful, home‑like setting. If your loved one already lives at Aegis, they can remain in the comfort of their home, avoiding disruptive moves. Choose this level of care when curative treatment is no longer the goal and you want expert symptom control, hands‑on daily support, and a setting that protects dignity and prioritizes comfort, meaning, and time together.
Memory Care is specialized, secure support for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who benefit from a calm, structured environment and round‑the‑clock expertise. At Aegis Living, that care happens in Life’s Neighborhood—an intimate, thoughtfully designed setting where 24/7 dementia‑trained caregivers and a nursing team on site seven days a week deliver personalized help with daily living, medication management, and mobility (including Hoyer lifts and two‑person transfers), while gently redirecting agitation and confusion. Days are purpose‑filled with science‑based cognitive programming, certified music therapy, and social activities; chef‑prepared meals are easy to enjoy and dining spaces and cues are designed for memory support. Discreet safety features like secured entrances, emergency pendants with fall detection, and optional motion sensors, prevent wandering and bring peace of mind, and visiting physicians and wellness professionals reduce trips off‑site. Families receive education and ongoing support. If your loved one is unsafe alone, missing medications, wandering, needs frequent cueing or hands‑on help with bathing or dressing, or thrives with a predictable routine, Memory Care offers the right level of care. For milder needs, our transitional Assisted Living can be a first step; for advancing symptoms, secured Memory Care provides the specialized, heartfelt support to help them feel calm, connected, and at home.