Recent COVID-19 outbreaks among vaccinated residents at senior living communities are a reminder that we all should continue to be careful.
Senior Scholars program refreshes activities, gives residents purpose, educates caregivers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2021
A “Senior Scholars” program featuring life plan community residents as “knowledge experts” to educate student nurses about the spectrum of aging issues exemplifies how senior living communities...
Personalized videos can help operators convert leads into move-ins, drive revenue, increase NOI
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Amy Novotney
Apr 19, 2021
Taking the time to send a one-minute video to a prospective customer can mean the difference between making a sale and losing someone to a competitor, said speakers Thursday on a webinar hosted by OneDay.
How to maintain a culture of whole-person wellness
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Suzanne Burtzlaff
Apr 19, 2021
Looking back on our response to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are three ways our associates were able to maintain a culture of whole-person wellness.
Bipartisan legislation aims to permanently protect Medicaid payments for assisted living services
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 16, 2021
Bipartisan legislation that would permanently extend spousal impoverishment protections for Medicaid beneficiaries receiving long-term care is being resurrected in Congress.
House Financial Services Committee considers draft bill that would provide $2.5 billion to support housing...
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Amy Novotney
Apr 16, 2021
The House Financial Services Committee considered a draft bill Wednesday that would provide $2.5 billion for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. The funding also would be able to...
Overcoming cellular reception problems in senior living communities
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Dean Richmond
Apr 15, 2021
If you are experiencing dropped calls on your cellphone or can’t get a cell signal inside certain areas of your senior living community, it probably is not your cellular service provider’s fault. Other...
Consumer approach will help senior living stay relevant, entrepreneur says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 15, 2021
Senior living needs to consider providing elements of the consumer experience to remain relevant, Eric George,M.D., founder and CEO of ERG Enterprises and an entrepreneur, wrote Monday in an article for...
Is this rock bottom for senior living?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2021
Some operators have fled the market. Others soon may follow. More than a few are wondering whether their business model is built for the long haul. All in all, this is not what might be called a fun time...
A new middle-market senior living brand, Truewood by Merrill, has been launched by Merrill Gardens and is gradually rolling out to 23 communities in 13 of the 20 states in which the company operates.