CCRC occupancy recovery continues, led by independent living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
Continuing care retirement / life plan community occupancy continued to inch upward in the second quarter, with independent living once again achieving the highest levels of occupancy, according to a report...
Pandemic challenges raise concerns about assisted living’s ability to care for cognitively impaired...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
Exacerbated challenges faced by memory care assisted living communities during the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the increased use of antipsychotics and antidepressants, raising concerns about...
Assisted living affordability, access remain top concerns of older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
The cost of assisted living, home care and nursing home care is the top health-related concern of older adults leading up to the 2024 election, according to the results of a new poll.
More news for Thursday, Aug. 15
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
LeadingAge calls on HUD to improve HOTMA implementation … State vaccine mandates for healthcare workers lead to higher vaccine uptake: study … AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP looking for volunteers; deadline...
Redefining the ROI of infrastructure upgrades in senior living communities
By
Mark Mochel
Aug 15, 2024
Data-driven decision-making has transformative power for the management of senior living communities.
Senior care leads in healthcare bankruptcies
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 15, 2024
Senior care bankruptcies, combined with pharmaceuticals, made up almost half of Chapter 11 bankruptcies in healthcare over the past three quarters, according to a report from Gibbins Investors published...
To know or not to know, that is the question
By
John O'Connor
Aug 15, 2024
We live in an era where finding answers quickly is highly valued. But is faster always better?
Attorneys general file friend of court brief in overtime rule lawsuit
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 15, 2024
Fourteen state attorneys general have filed an amicus brief in Texas, joining opposition to a Department of Labor final rule meant to expand overtime eligibility to many long-term care employees and others...
75 percent of LGBTQ+ older adults concerned about social support as they age: study
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 15, 2024
Seventy-five percent of older adults who identify as LGBTQ+ are concerned about having enough support from family and friends as they get older, according to a study by AARP
Business briefs, Aug. 15
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 15, 2024
CCRC occupancy recovery continues, led by independent living … AHCA, HHS seek quick timeline in federal staffing mandate case … Consumer price index rose 0.2% in July … AmeriCorps RSVP applications...