Labor, materials help drive up development costs for senior living construction
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 16, 2022
Development costs for senior living construction have risen substantially since the beginning of the pandemic, and are still rising, according to a CBRE Research report released Wednesday.
Residents’ chronic conditions could push operators to integrate care, housing: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 15, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — US senior living residents average more than a dozen chronic conditions each, and many residents use high-cost healthcare services, suggesting ways that operators can integrate care...
Doing good by doing wellness
By
John O'Connor
Sep 15, 2022
Senior living operators would be remiss if they didn’t pay attention to wellness. This concept also has plenty to offer.
Neither vitamin D nor omega-3 affect frailty among seniors
Sep 14, 2022
No effect was seen on mean frailty scores over time or in rate of change in mean frailty score with supplementation.
99 percent of Phase 4 PRF applications reviewed by HRSA
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
About $60 million in long-awaited Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund monies went out last Friday, closing out 99% of applications for the $17 billion COVID-19 relief fund.
Active older adults maintain happier, healthier lives: studies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
Older adults who maintain a consistent rate of daily activity aren’t just happier; they have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease as well, according to two new studies.
Ventas on track to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 14, 2022
With 229 certified green buildings, Ventas is on its way to achieving net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and 100% renewable electricity by 2035. That’s according to the Chicago-based...
Salary transparency bill ‘key to achieving pay equity,’ state senator says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 13, 2022
A salary transparency bill passed this month by California lawmakers is “key to achieving pay equity,” according to state Sen. Monique Limón (D) who introduced the legislation in February.
Deciding whether to ditch the dye? Leaders share do’s for your ’do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2022
Two senior living leaders share tips for those considering whether to stop dyeing their hair and “go gray.”
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against assisted living owner, former employees following fatal fire
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2022
The mother of a volunteer firefighter killed during a March 2021 fire at a New York assisted living community has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility owners, former employees, city building...