Ziegler Shares 2026 Senior Living Forecast

LeadingAge Gold Partner with CAST Focus Ziegler shared senior living predictions for 2026 in its Senior Living Finance Z-News newsletter, McKnight’s Senior Living reported. The article noted expected progress around campus expansions, as revealed in Ziegler’s recent CFO Hotline report. Other expected trends are higher fees, increased use of strategic and valuable technology, improved community marketing, and leadership transitions.

PointClickCare Expands AI-Powered Solutions with Launch of Referral Advisor

McKnight Senior Living’s Business Briefs noted that LeadingAge Gold Partner with CAST Focus PointClickCare has announced Referral Advisor, the newest offering in its suite of solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Following the success of the recently launched Chart Advisor, which empowers skilled nursing facilities to proactively manage incident risks and close documentation gaps, Referral Advisor will significantly reduce referral review time.

Set to launch in late January 2026 to select skilled nursing organizations, the new solution will streamline workflows and deliver instant clinical and financial insights, says a company release on PR Newswire.

CDW Featured for its 4 Basic Components to Make AI Work

HealthTech featured LeadingAge Bronze Partner with CAST Focus CDW and its Artificial Intelligence Research Report.  The article outlines four elements that health systems can use to incorporate AI into their workflows: Models, data, education on context and ecosystem, and scalable computing.

K4 Connect Partners with Vincentian on Intergenerational Technology Effort

The K4Community platform by LeadingAge Bronze Partner with CAST Focus K4Connect is now supporting the Students in Residence Program at independent living community Vincentian Terrace Place, which brings undergraduate students and older adults together to form meaningful relationships.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Vincentian Terrace Place serves many residents who need support with technology. The introduction of K4Community, including the Plus App and Smart Home tools, gives residents easy access to events, directories, and real-time updates. Students support residents and create and lead programming, leading to stronger resident engagement and reduced staff workload. The news appeared in Technology Today.

Lifespace Communities CEO Jantzen Discusses How Tech Can Meet Residents’ Expectations

Jesse Jantzen, CEO of LeadingAge CAST Patron Lifespace Communities, was quoted extensively in “Senior Living Executive Forecast 2026: Industry Still Not Ready to Serve Boomer Generation.”  Jantzen told Senior Housing News that a community’s technology is a factor Boomers consider when weighing senior living options.

“Technology should remove friction, not replace human connection,” he said, sharing the forward-thinking technology mindset at Lifespace. “We are investing in systems that improve scheduling, communication, and care coordination, and in analytics that help us anticipate demand and deploy resources more intelligently. We are also exploring practical uses of AI to take repetitive work off team members’ plates—so human judgment and relationships stay at the center of the experience.”

Go Icon CEO Shares Life Enrichment Apps’ Resident Recruitment Power

Ryan Galea, CEO of LeadingAge corporate partner Go Icon, spoke on a recent panel about the ways that life enrichment programming can serve as a resident recruitment tool. A McKnight’s Senior Living article presented his sentiments.

In particular, Galea noted that apps can offer prospective residents an understanding of activities and menus and can be customized to a prospect’s preferences. Together, this information can help directly paint a picture of what life will be like in a community, as well as create pleased residents who offer referrals. Go Icon offers iconic experiences powered by Smart Aging™ AI.