Deaths from falls decreased among older adults in the United States in the first quarter of this year compared with the same quarter last year, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the National...
People in the news, May 7
May 07, 2019
Appointments, promotions and other personnel news at Affinity Living Group, Atlas Senior Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Capitol Seniors Housing, Five Star Senior Living, HCP, Integral Senior Living,...
Operator sued after worker allegedly posts image of partially nude resident on social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2019
A Pennsylvania senior living operator is being sued after an employee allegedly photographed and/or shot video of a partially nude resident while she was sitting in a shower chair and then posted an image...
Fair housing group sues 6 communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 07, 2015
Six senior living communities are being sued by a fair housing council, which alleges that the communities discriminate in their requirements of current and prospective tenants.
Where affordability, income are highest, lowest
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2015
Data from Trulia and the U.S. Census Bureau may have implications for senior living operators and prospective residents.
Size helps Brookdale in natural disasters, CEO says, but financial effects linger
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2017
Hurricanes, wildfires, generators, HCP and metrics of success were among the topics that executives of Brookdale Senior Living discussed with shareholders and analysts Tuesday on a third-quarter earnings...
Former social services director gets 10-year prison sentence for $390,000 theft from resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2018
The former social services director of a Louisiana senior living community has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution of $390,537 for stealing money from one of the community’s...
Fears of loneliness, isolation affect tech use among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2018
Fears of loneliness and isolation may be preventing some older adults from using online technology, according to newly published research in the journal Communications of the ACM.
Nonfatal falls in residential settings account for $29.2 billion in healthcare spending: analysis
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2018
Nonfatal falls in assisted living and other residential facilities and home health settings are responsible for the highest dollar amount of healthcare spending for such falls compared with other settings,...
Female RNs, aides earn 7 to 10% less than male counterparts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2017
A new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research compares wages in common occupations and also contains suggestions on how to close the gender pay gap.