Almost ready to open, senior living community is gutted by fire
By
John O'Connor
Jul 03, 2019
Less than two weeks from a scheduled opening, disaster struck RiverView Ridge Senior Living.
Resident OK? Perhaps not
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2016
When a resident recently back from the hospital claims to be fine, don’t be so sure.
Lawmakers likely to push for additional licensing requirements
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2018
Minnesota lawmakers are expected to promote legislation that targets senior living abuses, in the wake of negative newspaper reports.
Residents often mask vulnerability following hospital stay: study
By
John O'Connor
Aug 07, 2016
When a resident recently back from the hospital claims to be fine, don’t be so sure.
Bill would require first responders to receive dementia training
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2019
Two Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require first responders to receive Alzheimer’s disease training.
Resident who kissed woman in iconic WWII photo dies at 95
By
John O'Connor
Feb 20, 2019
When the iconic photo known as “ The Kiss” was taken, Mendoza was on leave in New York City.
Looking for IT in all the wrong places?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2017
Many senior living organizations are in the midst of making unprecedented investments in information technology. Many of the improvements would replace paper records and improve billings in an effort to...
Wildfire evacuations at two communities spark investigation
By
John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2017
State officials are investigating the way residents were evacuated from two senior living communities during a wildfire in northern California.
What did the resident want? Let’s check the video
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2017
More senior living residents are using video to document their end-of-life care wishes. Experts agree that these videos can help bring clarity to a subject that is often buried in confusion and doubt.
Just in time for the holidays: Nearly 170 residents told to vacate the premises
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2016
Almost 170 residents at a Westwood, CA, retirement community have received eviction notices from the building’s new owners.