Study finds irregular sleep patterns can double the risk of cardiovascular disease in older adults
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2020
Senior living residents with irregular sleep patterns — those who have no regular bedtime and wake-up schedule, or they get varying nightly amounts of sleep — are almost twice as likely to develop...
Harvard study: Elderly demographics will crush existing housing and service options
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
The nation’s surging elderly population will create unprecedented demand for affordable housing and service options within two decades, a Harvard University study asserts.
‘Death with dignity’ measure re-introduced
By
John O'Connor
Jan 31, 2019
Doctors would be allowed to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill people in Maryland under legislation that was introduced in the Maryland state legislature.
Presidential candidates differ on how to fix the Social Security, Medicare programs
By
John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2016
In their third and final debate, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton offered competing proposals for stabilizing the troubled Social Security program.
Caregiving robots should carry a warning label, author suggests
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
Many senior living operators see caregiving robots as a betterment tool for care and staffing. But will their integration fuel relationship concerns and moral hazards?
Senior living residents more interested in how organizations are run
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Senior living managers are sensing heightened resident interest in transparency- and engagement-related issues, a new report finds.
White House meets with lawmakers to push healthcare vote
By
John O'Connor
Jun 07, 2017
President Trump called on Senate and House lawmakers to quickly repeal the Affordable Care Act during a meeting yesterday at the White House.
2020 outlook stable for not-for-profit life plan communities: Fitch Ratings
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2019
The outlook for the not-for-profit life plan community sector remains stable for 2020, according to Fitch Ratings.
Moderate weight training tied to fewer strokes and heart attacks
By
John O'Connor
Nov 28, 2018
How can you help your residents reduce their chances of a heart attack or stroke by up to 70%? Just have them participate in one hour a week of weightlifting, a new study suggests.
Senior living operator will pay $145 million to settle billing disputes
By
John O'Connor
Oct 25, 2016
Life Care Centers of America agreed this week to pay $145 million to settle rehabilitation-overbilling accusations, the Department of Justice has announced.