Kisco Senior Living data breach could affect more than 26,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
More than 26,000 Kisco Senior Living residents and others could have been affected by a June hacking incident, legal counsel for the company said last week.
Atria CEO talks about confronting questions, preparing for future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
New Atria CEO Holly Belter-Chesser recently took a few minutes to share her thoughts with McKnight’s Senior Living about the company, the industry and the future of senior living.
Assisted living providers can take steps to address workforce shortages, quality, Alzheimer’s Association...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
As federal lawmakers ponder ways to address workforce shortages and quality in senior living communities and other long-term care settings, the Alzheimer’s Association and its advocacy affiliate, the...
New federal portal launches for reporting of anticompetitive healthcare practices
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 22, 2024
The Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services have launched an online portal for the reporting of anticompetitive practices in healthcare.
Benefits outweigh wages for worker recruitment, retention: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 22, 2024
Seventy percent of respondents to a new survey say that better employer-sponsored benefits would be enough to entice them to make the jump to another job.
LCS Foundation raises $300,000 for Alzheimer’s, scholarships, more
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 22, 2024
The Des Moines, IA-based LCS Foundation raised more than $300,000 last year from 523 donors to support efforts that advance Alzheimer’s care and research as well as collegiate partnerships and scholarships,...
AI could play role in preventing prescribing of unnecessary drugs in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 22, 2024
A new study finds that artificial intelligence could encourage doctors to stop prescribing drugs that aren’t necessary.
Business briefs, April 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 22, 2024
Assisted Living Locators celebrates Earth Day with ‘One Tree Planted’ program for older adults, families … Fitch Ratings affirms El Castillo Retirement Residences at BB+; outlook stable … Fitch...
Actions & Transactions, April 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 22, 2024
Northmarq originates $35M in refinancing for senior living property in Gig Harbor, WA … Ziegler advises Retirement Housing Foundation on sale of 15-community portfolio … Omega Healthcare Investors...
Visual impairment linked to increased risk for suicide
Apr 19, 2024
A review shows increased pooled odds ratios for suicidal behavior, suicidal ideation and suicidal death.