College student to bring music with move into CCRC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2016
Vocal performance major Haley Jenkins will perform twice a month for residents. In exchange, she’ll receive free room, board and utilities, but she says that the arrangement appealed to her for other...
Eight charged since March creation of Elder Abuse Task Force, attorney general says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2019
Eight defendants have been charged since an Elder Abuse Task Force with industry representation was established in March, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Check-kiting leads to jail time for former owner
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2017
The former owner of a Colorado senior living community may get to keep his day job. But his nights and weekends will be spent in jail, following a check-kiting conviction.
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
Senior living community faces new lawsuits seeking $2 million related to suspected serial killer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 06, 2020
A Texas retirement community is facing two new lawsuits — each seeking more than $1 million — from the adult children of two former residents, who assert the community didn’t do enough to protect...
Otterbein unveils new organization-wide brand identity
Jun 18, 2018
Otterbein SeniorLife is the new name of the former Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, based in Lebanon, OH. The change is part of a companywide rebranding effort that also includes a new logo and an updated...
Mather LifeWays unveils new name, logo, tagline as part of rebranding initiative
Oct 22, 2019
Evanston, IL-based Mather LifeWays has changed its name to Mather and unveiled a new logo and tagline as part of a rebranding initiative announced Monday.
Bill seeks to reduce fraud against seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2017
Two senators have introduced a bill with the goal of making it easier for financial institutions to report to authorities suspected fraud against older adults. Will the third time be the charm for the...
Assisted living owner to pay residents $3.35 million to close building
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 02, 2016
The owner of a Brooklyn, NY, assisted living building will pay its five remaining residents $533,333 each to vacate the premises by Aug. 31 and also will pay the estates of 11 former residents.
Industry news, July 15
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 15, 2016
News about Anthem Memory Care, Brookdale Senior Living, InnovAge, Integral Senior Living, Village Cooperative, The Watermark at Trinity and more.