Assisted living providers largely on their own during pandemic crisis: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 11, 2021
Confusing, and sometimes conflicting, coronavirus pandemic information and guidance from Delaware’s public health officials often left assisted living community administrators on their own in the middle...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Rick Matros
By
James M. Berklan
May 26, 2020
Few leaders in this field look or dress like Rick Matros. But almost all are extremely interested in what he has to say.
Residents, staff reap rewards from retirement community’s smartphone app
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 27, 2017
Leaders at a New York retirement community say their new smartphone app is bringing convenience to residents and enabling staff members to spend more time with them.
The 4 top safety concerns in senior care — and how to address them
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2018
A new report from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety describes the top four security and safety concerns in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities and CCRCs,...
Report: Older adult oral health varies by state
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 04, 2016
States should mandate oral health services for those living in assisted living communities and other settings, as well as for those living at home, according to a new report.
CDC: 9 recommendations for safe senior driving
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2016
The risk of an older driver being injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident increases with age, but senior living community residents and other older adults can take several steps to reduce the likelihood,...
People in the news, Oct. 8
Oct 08, 2019
Appointments and promotions at American Senior Communities, Atria Senior Living, Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, BHI, Healthcare Management Partners, MBK Senior Living, National Placement & Referral...
Air pollution could increase risk of premature death
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 23, 2017
Long-term exposure to air pollutants may be linked to an increased risk of premature death, according to a recent study.
Top 10 causes of non-fall related deaths in older adults
Nov 18, 2015
A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission lists the most frequent causes of product-related death among those aged 65 or more years.
93-year-old senior living resident wins Google contest
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 24, 2015
Florence Swanson’s illustration was one of six chosen by Google to be featured on its prototype self-driving cars in Austin, TX, early next year.