The co-founders of Bonjour Résidences, Sara and Philippe Girard, recently participated in the SMASH (Senior Care Marketing & Sales Summit) conference in Las Vegas, a key event in the senior care technology sector. This conference, which attracts hundreds of professionals from the senior living industry every year, is a hub for innovation where new technological trends and forward-thinking strategies in senior care come together.
A Major Event for Senior Care
The SMASH conference provided an exceptional platform for networking with professionals from various fields: senior living managers, health technology specialists, marketing experts, as well as representatives of major companies. In this dynamic atmosphere, our co-founders were able to exchange ideas on the latest technological trends and draw inspiration from the innovative practices implemented in the U.S., particularly to improve the services offered to Quebec seniors looking for senior living options.
Over the course of three days, enriching discussions took place on topics such as artificial intelligence for care management and digital communication tools to strengthen interactions between senior living, residents and families. “Participating in the SMASH conference allowed us to broaden our perspectives and consider concrete solutions to continuously improve Bonjour Résidences’ tools.” says Philippe Girard, CTO and co-founder.
Learning from American Best Practices
The United States, often pioneers in adopting technologies for senior care, serves as a source of inspiration. Bonjour Résidences took advantage of this opportunity to explore innovative solutions that can be integrated into senior living in Quebec. This immersion in an advanced technological environment sparked concrete ideas for enhancing the Bonjour Résidences platform and providing even more efficient tools. “Drawing inspiration from American innovations helps us adapt our services to better meet the needs of seniors and their families in Quebec.” adds Sara Girard, president and co-founder.
The Power of Networking
Beyond the conferences and workshops, networking played a central role during the event. Sara and Philippe used this space for exchange to strengthen relationships and expand Bonjour Résidences’ network. Dialogue with senior living managers from the U.S. paved the way for sharing ideas aimed at improving senior care management practices.
One of the highlights of the event was meeting and talking with technological innovators in the healthcare field. These discussions sparked ideas for new features on the Bonjour Résidences platform, designed to simplify the search for senior living options and help Quebec senior living become more efficient in their daily operations, while improving residents’ quality of life.
A Renewed Commitment for the Future
Bonjour Résidences’ participation in the SMASH conference renewed the company’s commitment to innovation and the continuous improvement of services for senior living facilities. The fruitful exchanges and technological discoveries that emerged from this event serve as inspiration for future projects.
We extend our warm thanks to the SMASH conference organizers and all participants for their exchanges and collaboration. At Bonjour Résidences, we are confident that these new insights and ideas will help build a better future for seniors in Quebec.
Do you want to learn more about senior living options and discover how Bonjour Résidences can help you? Contact our housing specialists at 1 844 918-1020.