Unique digital program serves residents with memory care and neurocognitive challenges
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2024
The Arbor Company has launched a new program to aid memory care efforts: Ella, a digital caregiver assistant.
New AI assistant promises to bridge service gaps facing residents and families
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2024
Yelp announced an AI-powered chatbot that could fills needs for users, whether the need is for personal care items or a new physician.
Leaders debate what to change, retain in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 01, 2024
PHOENIX—If there was one good thing to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was “everyone opening the kimono,” being raw and asking for help, according to a panel of C-suite senior living experts...
A science to activities
By
Foster Stubbs
May 01, 2024
Lily Poulos noticed that most of the community’s programming was related to arts. So she started hosting a laboratory class for residents. Find out more and learn how to submit your photos!
Meet Steven Littlehale, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Business Partner’ honoree
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Jessica R. Towhey
May 01, 2024
The role of chief innovation officer suits Steven Littlehale as perfectly as his bow ties are affixed each time out. His education and training, clinical experience and leadership have led to measurably...
Cindy Smith has perhaps one of the greatest skills needed for long-term care: the knowledge and experience to reduce the time needed to obtain a prior authorization.
Senior living performance surpasses expectations, Welltower CEO says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 01, 2024
Toledo, OH-based real estate investment trust Welltower experienced a strong start in the first quarter, with a 19% year-over-year increase in funds from operations across the board, CEO Shank Mitra said...
All signs point to ‘more robust’ senior living market, LTC Properties CEO says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 01, 2024
“The seniors housing and care industry is on a promising upturn after setbacks related to COVID,” Westlake Village, CA-based real estate investment trust LTC Properties Chairman and CEO Wendy Simpson...
Consumers prefer home care, but nursing homes may better accommodate care coordination, socioeconomic...
By
Adam Healy
May 01, 2024
Not surprisingly, consumers overwhelmingly prefer home-based care to facility-based care. Difficulties coordinating caregivers or preexisting socioeconomic challenges, however, can lead some people to...
Business briefs, May 1
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 01, 2024
DOL rescinds association health plan rule … Contracts that limit time that employees have to sue come under fire … Wages, benefit costs increase 1.1% in first quarter: BLS … Study highlights best,...