Alleged worker, prospect discrimination results in lawsuits, penalties for assisted living communities...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 16, 2024
Nine assisted living communities in Georgia and California are facing legal scrutiny over allegations that they discriminated against employees and prospective residents.
Ventas expects ‘unprecedented demand,’ has $300 million senior living pipeline, execs say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2024
With expectations of “unprecedented demand” for senior living in 2024 and subsequent years due to the rapidly growing population of older adults, Ventas is actively working on an investment pipeline...
Americans have poor understanding of retirement income planning
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2024
Most respondents to a new study by the American College of Financial Services had a poor understanding of how to plan for the finances they will need in retirement.
Labor Department announces $137 million in job-training grants
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2024
The Department of Labor last week announced $137 million in grant funding to support the entry of young people and formerly incarcerated individuals into the workforce.
Business briefs, Feb. 16
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2024
New study reveals depths of agency nurse dependence … Racial, ethnic disparities could price minorities out of senior living communities: report … Alleged worker, prospect discrimination results in...
Actions & Transactions, Feb. 16
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2024
Capital Funding Group closes $15.3M loan to refinance Seattle senior living community … JLL arranges sale of 3 MO communities to Artimis/Scarp Ridge Arrow joint venture … LCS opens Woburn, MA, senior...
Sharp increase seen in Lyme disease cases in 2022 after revised definition
Feb 15, 2024
Older age groups had the highest increase in annual incidence, with incidence approximately doubling for adults aged 65 years and older compared with 2017 to 2019.
Cognitive symptoms common with post-COVID-19 condition
Feb 15, 2024
Symptoms were linked to increased odds of at least moderate interference with functioning and lower odds of full-time employment.
Adults living alone have higher reported feelings of depression
Feb 15, 2024
Feelings of depression were much more likely for those never or rarely receive social and emotional support and live alone.
FDA approves Aurlumyn for severe frostbite
Feb 15, 2024
The newly approved medication lowers the need for amputation of fingers or toes.