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Since the demand for the services they provide is expected to increase, operators need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to marketing their services. Visiting and subscribing to Craft & Communicate’s senior living blog can help keep you up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices, as well as help you generate marketing ideas for senior care. We look forward to helping you successfully engage older adults and their families with our tried-and-true methods.
Ideas for Marketing Home Care: It’s Not Always a “Lighter” Version of Senior Living
Families rarely evaluate home care by itself. They compare it to senior living communities, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, and home health services — often all
Compassionate and Effective Hospice Care Marketing Ideas and Strategies
When families face end-of-life care decisions, confusion often compounds their grief. Many people don’t understand the differences between hospice care and other senior care options,
Marketing for Skilled Nursing vs. Lifestyle Senior Living: What Care Home Operators Need to Know
When it comes to marketing health care and senior services, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. The marketing strategies that work for luxury senior living
What Impacts Google Ads Visibility—and What That Means for Senior Living Operators
Google Ad visibility is critical. When families search for senior living online, being seen on Google can make all the difference. If your Google Ads
Senior Living Keywords Aren’t Everything — But They’re How You Connect With Intent
The SEO world is frantically focusing on GEO, or generative engine optimization, and it’s especially buzzing with a provocative claim: “If you’re planning your content
How Agentic AI Is Helping Senior Living (and Seniors) at Scale
Artificial intelligence is getting smarter, and it’s changing how senior living communities find and connect with families. While most communities are still using basic AI
Senior Living Form Design: Layout May Matter More Than You Think
Families make emotional, time-sensitive decisions about senior living — especially assisted living and memory care — under pressure. Every touchpoint matters, including the printed and digital
From Local to National: How a Rescue Dog’s Story Secured Major Senior Living Media Coverage
In senior living public relations, national coverage can feel out of reach, especially when your team is focused on day-to-day operations. But with the right
Why Local Media Ignores Your Senior Living Story & How to Fix It
Every week, senior living operators across the country put out heartfelt stories about community milestones, centenarian birthdays, and new programs. You’ve likely sent press releases,
Online and Offline Marketing Strategies: The Senior Living Marketing Multiplier
Ever gotten so frustrated with your direct mailers that you’ve considered scrapping print marketing as a whole? Or, have you ever been so fed up
From Data to Decisions: Behavioral Insights for Senior Living
Behavioral research has revolutionized how we understand decision-making processes, especially for significant life choices like transitioning to senior living. At Craft & Communicate, we’ve seen
Senior Living Marketing Funnels & Growth Models: Which Is Right for My Strategy?
As a senior living operator, you may often find yourself going “back to the drawing board” to find new strategies and to understand your sales
Gated vs Ungated Content: Finding the Right Balance in Senior Living Marketing
For senior living communities, publishing valuable content online is now one of the best ways to connect with potential residents and their families. But should
Content Tone Strategies That Build Trust With Senior Audiences
Building trust with senior audiences takes time. They’re sophisticated, discerning, and can tell right away when website content seems untrustworthy or unrelatable. The same holds
Reducing the Cost Per Conversion for Qualified Leads in Senior Living Digital Ads
When considering how to cut costs, you may look at staffing, operations, or amenities. However, maximizing advertising efficiency is one of your greatest opportunities to
Why A Man on the Inside is the Senior Living Story We’ve Been Waiting For
Senior living on Netflix? Now that’s something we don’t see every day. When A Man on the Inside premiered, it finally sparked a conversation that
What to Do About Ethical Dilemmas in Senior Living Sales and Marketing
Marketing senior living services — especially with technology — requires a delicate balance between persuasion and ethics. Seniors and their families are often navigating emotional and
How Do Senior Living Referrals Compare to Other Types of Marketing?
Many senior living operators have grown accustomed to referrals to generate leads, tours, and move-ins. While these lead sources are undoubtedly valuable, relying mostly or
What Are the Strengths of an Integrated Marketing Campaign in Senior Living?
For senior living communities, the path to a move-in is rarely straightforward. Statistics reveal that seniors and their families often require 20 to 30 touchpoints
What Does an Online Audit Include for Senior Living Websites?
These days, the journey to finding great care often starts with a click. Most older adults and their family members researching senior living options now
Reflecting on 2024: Wins, Growth, and What’s Next
2024 marks the end of my 18th year in senior living marketing and communications. Looking back over these 18 years of all the thousands of