Nurse shortage, higher acuity needs drive up assisted living costs 6.67%, Genworth says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2018
A shortage of nurses and the increasing care needs of residents drove up assisted living costs more than costs for nursing homes, adult day centers or home healthcare over the past year, according to Genworth...
Autumn’s new program aims to help assisted living residents age in place
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 09, 2017
When Florida-based Autumn Senior Living opens three new communities in early 2018, they will offer a new concept for the company, what it is calling I-Lite Assisted Living.
A true ‘Residence’
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2015
If the top three point of emphasis for real estate are “location, location and location,” The Residence at Cedar Dells certainly meets the criteria.
Social isolation ‘cannot become the new normal,’ senators say during Aging Committee hearing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 12, 2020
Although social distancing has become a “core tool in our effort to save lives and help flatten the curve of COVID-19, social isolation cannot become the new normal, especially for our older adults population,”...
People in the news, July 19
Jul 19, 2016
Appointments involving Allegro, Benchmark Senior Living, Blue Harbor Senior Living, Christian Care Communities, Erickson Living, Kisco Senior Living, Lancaster Pollard, Lifespace Communities, MatrixCare,...
How storytelling improves care and services
By
Beth Sanders
Jul 06, 2020
Staff members, family members and volunteers never fail to gain extraordinary benefits from listening and truly absorbing a resident’s wealth of experience, wisdom and advice.
Healthcare professionals key in financial abuse reporting system detailed in SEC white paper
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 19, 2018
Healthcare professionals caring for older adults would play a key role in a new communication system — described in a recently released white paper from the Securities and Exchange Commission — that...
Assisted living, memory care licensure efforts on hold in Minnesota
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2018
Assisted living and memory care community operators in Minnesota have at least a temporary reprieve from efforts by the governor and some state legislators to license their facilities.
Reported senior living theft uncovers extensive fraud scam by former home health aide
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 22, 2022
Following an extensive investigation into thefts at several independent and assisted living communities, Massachusetts police are working to reunite residents with their stolen jewelry and valuables.
Senior living’s grand illusion needs a reality check
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2021
Senior living suffers from a grand illusion problem. Even in 2021, many of its practitioners insist it is primarily in the hospitality — rather than the healthcare — sector.