Provider groups dispute judge’s claim that senior living is unsafe during pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2020
A provider organization in Texas is educating residents, families and the general public about the relative safety of senior living communities and nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic after a public...
Alzheimer’s Association releases guidance for assisted living, other providers amid coronavirus crisis
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2020
New guidance released Monday by the Alzheimer’s Association in collaboration with 34 long-term care industry associations and operators is designed to help ensure the delivery of high-quality care for...
People in the news, March 10
Mar 10, 2020
Promotions and appointments at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Edgewood Healthcare, Kendal Corp., Lifespace Communities, Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland, Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Moorings Park,...
An easier and cheaper way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease may be on the way
By
John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2020
A simple blood test might soon be all that’s needed to confirm Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
Training, technology improvements needed to reduce social isolation in seniors: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 28, 2020
Improved direct care worker training and technology could help relieve social isolation and loneliness among older adults, according to a report released Thursday by the National Academies of Sciences,...
More news for Thursday, Feb. 27
Feb 27, 2020
Task force issues final recommendation on dementia screening … LeadingAge gathers coronavirus preparedness resources … ABC plans ‘Bachelor’ for seniors
People in the news, Feb. 25
Feb 25, 2020
Appointments, promotions and other news at the Acts Retirement-Life Communities, American College of Health Care Administrators, Brethren Retirement Community, Broadmead, Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida,...
People in the news, Feb. 11
Feb 11, 2020
Promotions and appointments at the American Seniors Housing Association, Bank Leumi, Discovery Senior Living, Encore Management and Development, Knollwood Military Life Plan Community, Maplewood Senior...
Assisted living, memory care, middle market among priority areas for provider group in 2020
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 05, 2020
Working to keep the regulation of assisted living at the state level, helping ensure full funding for programs for memory care residents, and advocating for financing reform to help middle-income older...
People in the news, Feb. 4
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 04, 2020
Appointments and promotions at Aegis Living, Chapters Health System, Community Wellness Partners, Magellan Health, Monterneau, Nightingale Healthcare, Oswego Health, Pegasus Senior Living, Pennrose, Radiant...