Residents of Brookdale, Touchmark among participants in cognition research
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2021
Residents of Brookdale Senior Living, Touchmark and other senior living communities are helping researchers improve their understanding of cognition and brain health.
Stanford studies life plan community residents to see how virtual reality affects older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2021
A Pompano Beach, FL, life plan community is the first site in the country to partner with Stanford University on a study to see how older adults respond to virtual reality and whether it can improve their...
Nothing beats friends who are Women of Distinction!
By
Jack York
Jun 10, 2021
It’s awesome when good things happen to good people!
Joint Commission launches assisted living accreditation program to introduce ‘national, consensus-based...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2021
The Joint Commission has launched a new assisted living community accreditation program to bring “national, consensus-based standards” to the industry.
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, June 8
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 08, 2021
Race is on to find in-home treatment for COVID-19 … Michigan senior care leader Samaritas offering in-home assisted reality technology for dementia caregivers … HandsFree Health joins Microsoft for...
Actions & Transactions, June 8
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 08, 2021
Ziegler closes $44M financing for Forest at Duke … LTC Properties sells 3 assisted living communities in Wisconsin for $35M … JLL Capital Markets closes on $31.7M, 2-project development site … National...
FDA approves first treatment for Alzheimer’s in 18 years
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2021
The first novel therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in almost two decades was approved today by the Food & Drug Administration.
Home Care briefs for Monday, June 7
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 07, 2021
Michigan nonprofit will use assisted reality device for homebound dementia patients … Wearable device could prevent falls among seniors … Synergy HomeCare named top-selling franchisor … BrightStar...
Minnesota ramps up assisted living licensure requirements
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 03, 2021
Part of Minnesota’s new assisted living licensure law is set to take effect this summer.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, June 2
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 02, 2021
Virginia governor signs paid sick leave bill for home healthcare workers … New study finds employee burnout is up, while mental health benefits are down … Oregon hospital to close hospice due to...