Scrolling through online videos only increases boredom: study
Aug 19, 2024
Bored residents? The time they spend zipping through online videos isn’t going to help, a new study shows.
Converting your licensure? Top 10 considerations for a smooth transition
By
Julie Heiberger, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Aug 19, 2024
Converting a licensure from skilled nursing to another form of care is not for the faint of heart, but with vision, planning and effective communication, a team of professionals can expedite a smooth transition.
Home care, tech leaders share how providers can get started with AI
By
Adam Healy
Aug 19, 2024
The healthcare industry is facing an AI boom, and home care providers are left with questions as to how and why they should adopt AI tools.
Ryan Reynolds reminds us that there is More to Parkinson’s than tremors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 19, 2024
Thanks to an educational effort with star power behind it, more members of the general public may become aware of nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Sonida Senior Living to expand footprint via $103 million purchase of 8-community portfolio
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2024
Sonida Senior Living will acquire eight senior living communities in the Southeast in a $103 million transaction, the Dallas-based owner-operator announced Thursday. The news follows the company’s previous...
HUD proposes closing qualified contract loophole for LIHTC transactions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed guidance meant to close the qualified contract loophole in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program for Federal Housing Administration multifamily...
$646 million investment will be used train, recruit direct care workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2024
The state of New York is setting aside $646 million to train and recruit direct care workers.
Business briefs, Aug. 19
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2024
Kisco’s Drake Terrace recognized as SAGECare platinum credentialed provider … Bill would raise asset limits for older Medicaid beneficiaries in New Jersey … Senior living partnership births hospice...
Actions & Transactions, Aug. 19
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2024
Thrive Senior Living assumes management of 3 communities in Georgia … Morning Pointe expands with Lantern Alzheimer’s Center in East Hamilton, OH … Blueprint advises on sale of faith-based CCRC in...
Mental health utilization increased around time of prostate cancer diagnosis
Aug 16, 2024
An increase was seen for both psychotropic medication and mental health service use.