Omega Healthcare Investors agrees to pay $3 million to settle MedEquities kickback claim
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 11, 2022
Hunt Valley, MD-based real estate investment trust Omega Healthcare Investors will pay $3 million to settle kickback allegations against Omega-owed MedEquities Realty Trust, the Department of Justice announced...
Americans now will need more money for retirement — and other ways the pandemic is reshaping the future:...
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 18, 2020
The COVID-19 virus will bring about sweeping changes in how Americans will face retirement and old age in the years to come, according to a new Wall Street Journal analysis. Some transformations will be...
Psychological distress common for family surrogates of stroke patients
Dec 27, 2023
Psychological distress was commonly seen among family surrogates who made decisions about life-sustaining treatments.
Research: Training can improve older adults’ driving skills
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2016
Older adults who participate in cognitive “speed of processing” training can prevent the decline of their driving skills, according to new research.
Buoyed by occupancy success, Thrive plans growth in active adult
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2023
Some senior living operators continue to rebuild occupancy in the wake of the pandemic, but three Thrive Senior Living communities have achieved 100% occupancy — with one community at full capacity for...
Immigration reform would benefit senior living: research brief
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 20, 2017
Informed discussion and smart immigration policies are needed as policymakers and leaders in senior living and long-term care increasingly see lawful and undocumented immigrants as a solution to workforce...
What is active adult? NIC comes up with definition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2022
With varying existing perceptions of what the growing “active adult” property type is, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care on Thursday released a definition in an effort to unify...
Older adult employment program could see changes, Labor Department says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2022
The Labor Department is seeking comments on proposed revisions to regulations related to its older adult employment program, formally known as the Senior Community Service Employment Program.
Late boomers lag in retirement savings: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 17, 2023
Late boomers — those born between 1960 and 1965 at the tail end of the post-World War II baby boom — are not faring well when it comes to retirement savings. That’s according to a report published...
Midlife inflammation tied to slowing of gait speed in later life
Jun 14, 2024
The findings occurred even among otherwise healthy adults and regardless of race or socioeconomic disadvantage.