The final hurdle for seniors’ smartphone literacy: interpreting emojis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 07, 2024
A new study shows that older adults sometimes struggle to correctly interpret emojis, compared with younger generations.
No time for pessimists
By
John O'Connor
Mar 07, 2024
Senior living is entering a transitionary period, and more operators are ready to embrace new and improved ways of doing business.
Proposal would permanently allow basic health services in state’s assisted living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 07, 2024
The controversial practice of allowing Massachusetts assisted living nurses to provide skilled nursing care might become permanent if a proposed bill becomes law.
Calling the fire department for a lift assist? Get ready to be billed
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 07, 2024
In cities and states across the country, assisted living communities and nursing homes that call their local fire departments for lift assist services increasingly are being told to pay up, and sometimes...
More news for Thursday, March 7
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 07, 2024
NIC MAP Vision launches AI suite for senior living investment strategies … Argentum, AlphaROC partner on senior living market research … Wrongful death lawsuit filed against assisted living operator...
Federal government to investigate private equity’s influence on nursing homes, HCBS, home health
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
The Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission and Health and Human Services Department have announced plans to jointly investigate private equity’s influence on healthcare.
Coalition launches campaign to fight DOL’s independent contractor rule
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
A coalition of independent workers and advocacy groups announced a campaign Wednesday to try to overturn the Labor Department’s independent contractor rule, which was finalized in January and is set...
Job gains ‘remain solid’ in February: ADP
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
“Job gains remain solid,” ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson said in a press release issued Wednesday in conjunction with an ADP National Employment Report Economy Lab report.
Business briefs, March 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
Medicare opportunities in senior living and skilled nursing … Bill would provide funding to states to help dual eligible seniors navigate Medicare and Medicaid … 1,000+ workers strike at 12 Minnesota...
Actions & Transactions, March 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
Colliers Mortgage arranges $21.6M construction loan for Michigan senior living and care property … CareTrust REIT acquires 3-SNF portfolio in Texas and Missouri