Welbi Blog

Sunridge Gardens understands the importance of forming connections with residents. By using Welbi’s insights on resident engagement, they were able to re-ignite a connection with a resident at risk of isolation.

It's important to focus on the wellness of the older adult population, especially those living in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. Here are some ways in which Welbi can support wellness.

Developing a QAPI program can be challenging. In this blog, we’ll provide tips for avoiding the most common mistakes that facilities make when developing a QAPI program.

Managing a QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) program is challenging, but tools like Welbi can help skilled nursing facilities to develop and implement effective QAPI initiatives.

In this blog, we discuss the benefits of QAPI programs and how senior living operators can implement them to improve resident outcomes.

Spring is on its way and what a spring it will be! This month, we have some special Easter and April-themed activities for you that will bring spring into your community!

In this blog, we explain the difference between two common ways of collecting program metrics: reports and dashboards.

March is full of fun and important holidays! It’s also when we say goodbye to winter and welcome spring. In this blog, we’re sharing some activities that bring spring into your community and give you ways to celebrate those milestone dates!

Happy New Year! For this month, we’re sharing more fun games and activities that you can do with residents in your senior living community. Try out a new card game, hold a ring toss tournament, test your memory and more!

Start 2023 off by trying some new programs with your residents, including creating community cookbooks or playlists, finding ways to cheer on hockey teams, and making the most of winter activities without braving the cold outdoors.

The holiday season is upon us! We have some holiday and non-holiday activities that take place in the month of December for you to make the most of this special time of year.

This month, we’re sharing activities based on holidays and quirky celebrations that take place in the month of November to help you get an early start on your November calendar.

For this month, we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of October to help you get an early start on your October calendar and celebrate those fun and spooky holidays. 

Adults aged 65+ should be exercising 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week. Here are ways that you can encourage residents to attend and actively participate in your community’s exercise programs.

Older adults are one group that has much to gain from physical activity, especially for those living in long-term care. Did you know that exercise encourages intellectual, social, and emotional health?

For this month, we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of September to help you get an early start on your September calendar and celebrate those fun holidays.

One of the biggest reasons why the workforce has not kept pace with the demand for LTC is that the industry struggles with staff turnover. Read on to uncover what causes high turnover in LTC and what needs to improve.

For this month, we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of August to help you get an early start on your August calendar and celebrate those fun summer holidays.

The staffing shortage in long term care is a challenge that operators need to approach strategically. Find out more about what some LTC communities are doing to address turnover. 

Summer is in full swing! For this month, we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of July, to help you get an early start on your July calendar and celebrate those fun summer holidays.

For this month we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of June to help you get an early start on your June calendar.

Recreation Managers are continually underfunded, overworked, under appreciated, and undervalued - leading to stress, fatigue, and ultimately burnout. Check out these 5 strategies to cope with burnout.

How can your wellness program meet the ever-growing demands of boomers, the wealthiest and most active generation ever?

MDS (Minimum Dataset) is a requirement in long-term care homes, but many communities do not understand MDS well enough to use it to its full potential. In this article, we take a dive into MDS.

Sprint is upon us! For the month of April, we’re sharing Easter-themed activities, funny April Fool’s Day activities, and a unique program idea to help your residents get a kickstart on their spring cleaning. 

Loneliness kills. For seniors, loneliness can be as large of a health risk as obesity, smoking, or alcoholism.

This month, we’re hoping you and your residents have the luck of the Irish as you begin planning for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Pots of gold, beautiful rainbows, leprechauns, and all the green you can handle!

In an interview with Welbi head of marketing Terrence Wang, VPs Joe Anne Holloway and Laura Scott share the strategies they’ve used at APANS to continue providing quality resident experiences during the recreation staff shortage. 

This month, we’re looking ahead to the romantic month of Valentine’s Day! Cards, celebrations, candy hearts, and all the red and pink you can imagine! Celebrate all kinds of love with your residents this holiday season.

This month, we’re celebrating the beginning of 2022 with party ideas, reminiscing, reflecting, and more! The start of a new year is a great time for you and your residents to look back and reflect and look ahead to resolutions, goals, and fresh starts.

Activity professionals see the amazing difference that recreation makes in the lives of their residents first-hand. Here are our top 10 ways that recreation benefits older adults, as told to us by our Welbi Heroes!

This month, we’re looking ahead to December with holiday activities galore! Elves, Fires, Holiday Movies, and more! What seniors living community doesn’t love getting festive during the holiday season?

A typical senior living operator with ten communities can save $2.2 million annually by reducing turnover by just 10%. Avoid the high cost and turmoil of staff turnover with these employee retention strategies.

Observe Remembrance Day or Veterans Day in your senior living community with these activities. Plus, try some fun aerobic exercises, create amazing artwork, and hold a Minute to Win It tournament with your residents!

90% of communities’ resident data is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete. Software integration ensures your communities are compliant and modernizes your teams’ recreation data and processes.

Take your residents on a virtual adventure, celebrate Grandparent’s Day, and unwind from all the excitement with some classic games.

Whether you’re looking to improve your online presence or build it from the ground up, these tips will help you create a social media strategy that will get your community noticed.

For activity directors, dealing with change is part of the daily workload. These 5 tips will help you practice flexibility in the workplace.

It’s no secret that maintaining high occupancy keeps your communities profitable and drives the growth of your business, so here are five ways to increase occupancy.

Here are 10 activity ideas that will help your residents appreciate the natural world, get some low-impact exercise, and create gift-worthy arts and crafts!

Wellness is subjective, but you need objective data to make informed decisions to improve your resident experience. Follow these three steps!

When you’re juggling multiple roles and stacks of paperwork, it can feel like there’s just not enough time to do it all. We’ve come up with a list of 5 ways to save time!

Technology usage among seniors sky-rocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults are learning to embrace new devices, but can the industry keep up with these tech-savvy seniors?

Summer is here! We've made a list of one-on-one and group activities to get your residents outside to soak up the sunshine, as well as activities to bring the outdoors to them.

With ever-changing resident needs, staying on top of changes in engagement will ensure that you protect your residents from the dangers of social isolation.

When senior living community operators used to think of wellness, the fitness centre or community pool would come to mind. These days, a wellness program is more.

From discovering the world virtually to indoor gardening, we hope these ten one-on-one activity ideas for senior communities during COVID-19 quarantines inspire you.

Discover why wellness programs should be seen as a great opportunity to improve the overall operation of your community(ies) and should be invested in accordingly.

Amazing accomplishments do not discriminate by age! These older adults serve as an example that it is never too late to accomplish your goals.

Roses are red, violets are blue, here are some activity ideas for you! As Valentine's Day approaches, let's spread the love while limiting the spread of COVID-19.

It is no secret that active aging leads to better health and longer lives and activity professionals are an integral part of providing this for members of their communities.

As we begin a new year, it is as important as ever to ensure your residents remain safe while reducing the dangers of prolonged social isolation. To help, here is another installment of our activity idea series for your community!

The Christmas season is here and we’ve got a new round of cheer! Get your community into the holiday spirit with these 10 Saint-Nicholas-themed activities for your residents this year.

The holiday season is here and we’ve got a new round of cheer! Get your community into the holiday spirit with these 10 holiday-themed activities for residents of all backgrounds.

Senior communities are still working night and day to keep their residents safe throughout these challenging COVID-19 times. We are working hard to continue providing you with ideas, programs, and activities to ensure your residents’ spirits remain high.

Within a senior living community, the faster we can identify close or high-risk contacts, the more impactful our actions are to mitigate risk.

Face masks don’t have to be plain — in fact, a well-crafted face mask can be a great statement piece and a fun activity for your residents.

The holiday season is upon us and brings with it numerous opportunities for turning typical days at your community into seasonal experiences.

As the pandemic continues, Welbi has compiled more activities you can try out during these challenging times.

Keeping the spirits high is essential right now! Here are some ideas and activities being used right now in senior communities.

Easter may be an emotional time for everyone, as families and loved ones spend time apart. Here are some holiday themed activities to connect and engage with seniors.

Here is a list of different activities you can put in place that still engage your older adults on a daily basis.

Memory loss is a common factor that affects older adults. Although there is no way to completely prevent it, there are certain factors that can help.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the senior living industry, and in doing so help to manage the upcoming demand.

While the consequences can be serious, if you or a family member is underweight or at risk of becoming so, there are steps that can be taken to prevent this.

Do you know how your body will be affected by age? Nearly every part of the body is affected by age-related changes in some way, shape, or form.

As we age, we experience a variety of changes throughout our bodies. This article will touch on some of these common age-related changes.

There are a lot of stereotypes that are associated with getting older. Here are 5 misconceptions about aging, and the truths behind the stereotypes.

Caregiving is hard work. While many caregivers feel that it can be a rewarding experience, caregiving can affect physical and mental health.

By eating a proper diet, exercising regularly, and regularly monitoring blood sugar levels people affected by diabetes can keep their levels in an acceptable target range.

As people get older, it’s common to experience a decrease in muscle mass. The progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass is called sarcopenia.

The cold, dry air can cause discomfort, and ice and snow can cause slips and falls. Stay warm and secure during the winter months and avoid any risks by following our winter safety tips.

Dental health is extremely important for older adults. It’s estimated that 93% of seniors aged 65 and older have had tooth decay or cavities.

There are a variety of modifications that can be made in and around the home to eliminate potential fall risks and make life easier for seniors as they age and their needs change.

If you have high blood pressure or are at risk of developing it, there are lifestyle choices that can be made to help lower it.

Do you know what the difference is between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Are they the same thing, or are they completely different?

A healthy diet can help lower the body’s cholesterol levels and keep arteries relaxed, which keeps the heart healthy and prevents problems.

Here’s our handy list of useful smartphone apps for caregivers. All are available on both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called “the silent killer”, and for good reason. Learn the dangers and take a proactive approach to your health.

Don't let the cold weather prevent you from maintaining your healthy habits. Here are 6 ways that older adults can continue staying active this winter.

Providing care for a loved one can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. Find out 7 essential tips you need to know as a first time caregiver.

Are you getting enough sleep? Lack of sleep can have a variety of negative side effects on the body and mind in both the short-term and the long-term.

Exercise is important for people of all ages, but it’s especially important for older adults. Here are 6 ways that it can help you live longer and healthier.

Long-distance caregiving comes with its own set of unique challenges. With these essential tips, it’s possible to be a great caregiver without living nearby.

Approximately one in ten people over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's Disease. Learn how you can prevent this from happening to you by follow these tips.

If you aren't healthy, how can you expect to take care of a loved one? As a caregiver, you must always remember to put your oxygen mask on first.

Keeping a balanced diet that meets all the recommended nutritional criteria may sound daunting at first, but it’s a lot easier than it sounds.

How should we react when our senior citizens are literally dying from loneliness? Welbi explores what government, senior organizations & family can do to help.

Did you ever think that you would be able use your watch to track how many calories you’re burning or how well you’re sleeping? With wearable technology, these once futuristic-sounding features are now a reality, and they come with considerable health benefits.

As people get older, their sleep habits and needs change. If you or a loved one is having problems getting restful sleep, some of these tips may be beneficial.

When you think about millennials, what comes to mind? What if we told you that 25% of Canadian caregivers are under the age of 30?

For caregivers, balancing career responsibilities with caregiving duties is no easy task. Welbi provides tips on how to manage and confront your boss.

Amazing accomplishments aren’t just for young people. Take a look at some incredible seniors who are breaking records and achieving lifelong dreams!

Caring for seniors can be challenging and costly, which can take a toll on caregivers and relatives alike. Luckily, technology is changing that.

When a loved one becomes ill, we tend to only ask them questions about how they are doing physically. We ask them if they feel weak, tired, in pain; but, often.

Welbi was developed to help families like mine gain better visibility into their loved ones' lives in retirement communities. This is my story.

When your focus is your loved one’s care, you may start feeling overwhelmed and forget to look after your health. Here are some tips for dealing with burnout.