Death rate for those 85+ increases ‘significantly,’ CDC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 30, 2018
The death rate for those aged 85 or more years increased “significantly” between 2016 and 2017, according to new statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for...
Witnesses call for more stringent guardianship standards
By
John O'Connor
Nov 29, 2018
Although guardians often provide a valuable and essential service for Americans in need of support, abusive practices toward the elderly are all too common, according to witnesses who spoke at a Senate...
People in the news, Nov. 13
Nov 13, 2018
Promotions and appointments at Cadence Living, Carroll Lutheran Village, Century Park Associates, Charter Senior Living, Greenbrier Senior Living, The Hearth, HumanGood, Integrace Copper Ridge, Lifespace...
Midterm election results take Medicaid cuts off agenda for Congress, advocates believe
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2018
The outcome of the federal midterm elections makes it less likely that Medicaid funding cuts will be on the agenda for the next Congress, organizations representing senior living operators believe. Concerns...
West continues to dominate as assisted living location
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2018
The West continues to dominate as a U.S. region for assisted living communities, according to newly reported federal data.
People in the news, Nov. 6
Nov 06, 2018
Promotions and appointments involving American Senior Communities, Continuing Life, Ingleside, Lifespace Communities, the Ohio Department of Aging and Premier Senior Living.
Is it ever too homey?
By
John Hall
Oct 31, 2018
Stakeholders observe necessities, limits of ‘home-like’ design movement.
A perfect fit
By
Julie E. Williamson
Oct 31, 2018
Personalized rehab helps residents go the distance.
Wash on, wash off
By
John Andrews
Oct 31, 2018
Laundry operations are in perpetual motion to maintain an air of cleanliness.
Price of admission
By
John Hall
Oct 31, 2018
Electronic health records no longer are optional in assisted living. Simply put: you either have them or are left behind.