Assisted living? No thank you, investors and developers say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2024
Assisted living communities saw the largest decrease in interest from 2023 to 2024 of all property types included in the 2024 CBRE US Healthcare Capital Markets’ Investor & Developer Survey.
Business briefs, Feb. 27
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2024
Proposed law would impose federal reporting requirements on assisted living providers … Feb. 29 is deadline to participate in professional liability study … Iowa lawmakers ponder $20 minimum wage for...
Observed rates of cancer diagnoses lower than expected in pandemic
Feb 26, 2024
The rate of all-sites cancer incidence was 28.6% lower than expected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
We need to do better for people living with dementia
By
Rob Liebreich
Feb 26, 2024
With 97% of income for those with dementia going to care costs, we need to do better. Senior living and care should be the No. 1 force for change.
‘Joint employer’ rule effective date now March 11
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule now is set to go into effect on March 11 after a federal judge granted a stay last week.
Labor Department announces $200 million in grants for apprenticeships in nursing, hospitality, other...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
The US Department of Labor has announced the availability of almost $200 million in grants to support public-private partnerships that “expand, diversify and strengthen” registered apprenticeships...
Approaching retirement, Parkinson takes trip down memory lane, shares insights into road ahead for assisted...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2024
Mark Parkinson paused briefly Tuesday to reflect on his tenure at the helm of AHCA/NCAL and share his thoughts on what the future holds for assisted living.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
Feb 20, 2024
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.
AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson announces retirement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 20, 2024
Mark Parkinson will retire from his position as president and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living effective Jan. 15, 2025, the groups announced today.
Empower your team for better results
By
Tonya Headen-Lee, CDP
Feb 20, 2024
How do you build and empower great teams? Several lessons apply in all senior living settings and would make great goals for executive directors in 2024.