Satellite campuses a common growth strategy for senior living providers … AI may be the future of senior care … Few older adults may qualify for new Alzheimer’s drugs: study … Family counseling...
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May 23, 2017
Congress may open door to some Medicare long-term care … It’s time to worry about healthcare in the Senate … Attitudes and behaviors of current and soon-to-be empty nesters … Top...
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May 09, 2017
DOL: The growing need for eldercare workers … Affordable housing program costs more, shelters fewer … Literacy program inspires intergenerational friendships … Magnifying glass at root...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Mark Parkinson
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 27, 2020
They say major crises are when major leaders tower over others. If ever there were a time to prove that in the long-term care and senior living industries, it is during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately,...
More news for Friday, May 19
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2023
Western diet ID’d as risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease … Sense of purpose promotes cognitive resilience into old age … Genetic links seen for HDL cholesterol, systolic BP with Alzheimer’s disease
More news for Monday, May 15
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2023
‘Landmark’ funding program promotes green, resilient affordable senior housing retrofits … Safest states to retire to avoid senior fraud … Assisted living community accused of racial discrimination...
More news for Wednesday, May 26
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2021
Employee, assisted living provider at impasse over COVID-19 vaccination … Senior living community hosts vaccine clinics in honor of young COVID-19 victim … Senior living residents donate more than...
Juniper counts down to Burning Man
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 16, 2016
In a little more than a week, 17 people will begin gathering in the Nevada desert to start fulfilling a vision to “repaint the picture and write a new story of aging in America.”
Wayfinding issues may be first sign of Alzheimer’s: research
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 25, 2016
People who have difficulty finding their way around may be showing the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. The study provides hope that one day a navigation skill test...
Sector’s housing stock grows at uneven pace, NIC reports
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2014
Seniors housing stock collectively rose by 0.1% in the second quarter, putting the sector on pace for a 1.5% annual increase, according to new data from the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing...