In addition, the Brookdale team helps the entrepreneurs design formal opportunities to receive feedback from residents. During the residency the entrepreneurs participate fully in community life–they eat meals, play games, attend events, and build strong relationships with fellow residents. “Argentum’s Best of the Best winners raise the bar of excellence, delivering programs that inspire innovation across the industry.”Īrgentum is pleased to introduce the 2017 winners of the Best of the Best Awards.īrookdale’s Entrepreneur in Residence program invites entrepreneurs developing products and services for seniors to move into a Brookdale community for a five-day residency. “Sharing best practices is one of the most impactful ways we can work together to improve the quality of life and quality of care for senior living residents,” says James Balda, Argentum president and chief executive officer. Finally, Senior Living Communities is inspiring youth to pursue careers in senior living by reaching out to middle and high school students with its Explore program. A lifelike robotic seal is the centerpiece of a program at Legend Senior Living to help ease dementia-related symptoms, and Senior Lifestyle Corporation achieves the same goal with its Essence aromatherapy program. Country Meadows Retirement Communities created an activity book that helps children understand and remain involved when a loved one experiences memory loss. These five forward-thinking companies are using progressive and innovative methods to enhance senior living in their communities and beyond.Įntrepreneurs are invited to live with Brookdale residents for five days to collaborate on technologies that may benefit seniors.
Unique calming therapies, resident involvement in product innovation, and a desire to inspire younger generations are the hallmarks of this year’s Argentum Best of the Best Award winners.
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