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15 Oct 2012When Apple introduced the iPod, music lovers rejoiced, but in senior living communities where “iPod marketing” is practiced, there’s not so much cause for celebration as mystery shoppers say it negatively impacts lead conversion.
While several different groups offer mystery shopping services for senior living communities, the people who came up with the term “iPod marketing” (in this context) were not professionals; rather, they were students enrolled in George Mason University’s Senior Housing Administration program, which for 10 years has required them to mystery shop a community and report back to the class.
As each class presented its findings, a trend toward four basic—and faulty—approaches to senior living marketing emerged, says Andrew Carle, the program’s founder and executive-in-residence.
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27 Sep 2011Research continues to show the positive, life-enhancing effects that the Internet can have on senior adults. Beyond just staying in touch with family and friends, going online provides seniors with an interactive outlet to the world – and studies show that it can also provide a myriad of health benefits. For example, increasing personal communications can decrease feelings of depression and isolation, as well as stimulate the brain and enhance cognitive abilities.
Today, seniors access the Internet via their computer for a variety of things, from researching information and keeping up with modern culture and society, to socializing, watching videos and sharing pictures. Being active online can ultimately enrich their lives by connecting them to their families and the world around them.
But what about those seniors who were left behind – the ones who never learned computer skills or how to use the Internet through work or social means? Until recently, starting from scratch and learning these skills would be difficult. But all of that is beginning to change, with the introduction of the iPad and other easy-to-use tablet devices available today. Read the rest of this entry »
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27 Jul 2011At this year’s ALFA Conference & Expo, Jeff Jarvis, author of What Would Google Do? brought up an interesting point of view regarding transparency in the assisted living industry. Specifically, Jarvis suggests publishing fee structures on the company website, providing answers to common questions, eligibility criteria and services offered. Industry leaders are now weighing in on this discussion on the ALFA Forum, with differing opinions.
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13 Apr 2011The development of a strong website with relevant content that is search-engine friendly is becoming increasingly important in the senior living industry. As housing rebounds and more older boomers look to sell their homes and move into active senior communities and assisted living facilities, reliance on the Internet is greater than ever before.
With seniors and their adult children becoming savvier in Internet usage, it is becoming critical for the senior living market to address its target audiences online. A strong website that is easily found by the search engines (such as Yahoo and Google) is key to generating interest. For some, it is the first step to determine which community to visit.
Forward-thinking operators and owners of senior living communities are learning to harness the power of the Internet.
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