Welltower touts ‘strengthening fundamentals’ in third quarter
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 12, 2023
The third quarter has been marked by “strengthening seniors housing fundamentals driving continued momentum during peak leasing season,” Toledo-based real estate investment trust Welltower said Monday...
Olders workers satisfied with work, but many encounter ageism in job search
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 12, 2023
Two-thirds of workers aged 65 or more years are extremely or very satisfied with their jobs overall, according to the results of a survey by the Pew Research Center.
Being in good shape tied to fewer mental health Rx
Sep 11, 2023
There was not an association noted between a reduced risk for medication use for adults aged 65 or more years.
Assisted living’s current and future importance in serving older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2023
As I was writing this week about Newsweek’s first-ever ranking of US continuing care retirement communities, coming Nov. 29, it struck me again how much senior living operators, collectively, are in...
Newsweek has announced plans to publish its first-ever ranking of US continuing care retirement communities, with results based on surveys that are underway.
AI-powered falls prevention gets the green light after successful pilot run
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
A falls prevention system enhanced by AI will be officially installed soon at a memory care community operated by Maplewood Senior Living.
Amazon promises more ‘connectivity’ of fragmented healthcare services in the near future
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
Amazon is hoping to get its various services streamlined so that it complements, rather than clashes with, other health services.
Nurturing a culture so nurses love where they work
By
Tabitha Fineberg, MHA, MSEd
Sep 11, 2023
No one-size-fits-all solution to workforce challenges exists, but innovative programs lcan help cultivate a positive work culture and support nursing staff.
Continuing Care Hall of Fame to induct Leary, Proctor, Townsley, Van Scoyoc
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2023
Mary Leary, Stephen Proctor, Scott Townsley and Gardner Van Scoyoc will be inducted into the Continuing Care Hall of Fame Nov. 5 in Chicago.
Traumatic brain injury linked to cognitive decline in twin study
Sep 07, 2023
A history of TBI or TBI with loss of consciousness and or older-age TBI were linked to lower cognitive scores at age 70 years.
