Affordability is the missing piece of senior living recovery: experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2024
The state of the senior living sector is strong, having “weathered the black swan event of COVID,” but the real need lies in addressing the gap in affordable senior housing, according to one expert.
New practices, strategies help improve life for those with dementia, caregivers: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2024
New practices and strategies are helping senior living communities improve the everyday lives of residents living with dementia and their caregivers, according to a new report from Sodexo that aims to...
More news for Friday, July 26
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2024
Senior living advocates part of coalition filing amicus brief against “joint employer” rule before NLRB withdrawal of appeal … HUD announces $19M in awards for climate resilience … Mayo Clinic...
Meet Jennifer Bartscht, 2024 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 26, 2024
Jennifer Bartscht, vice president of sales and marketing at ThriveMore in Winston-Salem, NC, is a Hall of Honor inductee in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Meet Elizabeth Wheatley, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Adam Healy
Jul 26, 2024
Elizabeth Wheatley, RN, vice president of resident care at Benchmark Living in Waltham, MA, is a Veteran VIP honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Business briefs, July 26
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2024
Existing home sales slip 5.4%; median sales price jumps to record high … Fitch downgrades Christian Horizons OG, IL to ‘D’ … Fitch downgrades Lutheran Senior Services East’s (PA) IDR to ‘BBB’;...
Actions & Transactions, July 26
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2024
Berkadia negotiates $42.55M senior living portfolio sale in Florida … Focus Healthcare Partners acquires Treeo Senior Living for $26.166 million … $1.4 million in tax credits to bring more affordable...
Temperature extremes tied to higher rates of Missed primary care appointments
Jul 25, 2024
Increased rates of missed appointments were seen for temperatures 89 degrees F.
18.3 percent of physicians reported PTSD during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 25, 2024
An increased likelihood was seen for female physicians, older physicians, and trainees, and for emergency department doctors.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves physical performance in older adults
Jul 25, 2024
Improvements were seen in maximal oxygen consumption and oxygen consumption at the first ventilatory threshold.