More seniors showing enthusiasm about the future of AI, new report suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 21, 2023
Seniors are more comfortable with AI and wearables that “promote self reliance” and track health data, according to a recent report.
Nursing profession in ‘desperate need’ of support: survey
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 17, 2023
The nursing profession is in “desperate need of sustained support” lest the workforce continue to decline. That’s according to the results of a mental health and wellness survey released this month...
High-tech ‘bike-helmet’ part of emerging field of light therapy for dementia, Alzheimer’s
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Light therapy is one way that seniors can both maintain and monitor their brain and cognitive function, one tech company co-founder says.
StoryPoint Group tops list of 375 communities named 2024 ‘Caring Stars’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2023
After a steady climb over the past several years, StoryPoint Group has captured the top spot on the Caring Stars 2024 list of the best senior living communities and home care agencies in the nation. The...
Welltower, Chartwell dissolve joint venture
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 16, 2023
Welltower and Canada-based Chartwell Retirement Residences have dissolved their joint venture, first announced in 2021. Welltower said this week in a business update that the agreement to dissolve will...
Revenue growth ‘surpassing industry trends,’ Sonida CEO says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 15, 2023
Sonida Senior Living has seen year-over-year revenue growth that is “surpassing industry trends,” President and CEO Brandon Ribar said in a press release issued in conjunction with Tuesday’s third-quarter...
Digital tool to provide new insights on residents’ needs and preferences
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
Linked Senior is launching a tool to provide assessments of LTC residents, to assist with social and medical needs, the company announced.
This long-term care provider keeps the lights on without throwing sleep cycles off
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
Special lighting systems can help maintain seniors’ circadian rhythms and sleep cycles, one LTC operator says.
More tech tools available to expand access to desperately needed caregiver workforce
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
A newly announced partnership will help connect LTC operators using certain attendance software with thousands in an on-demand workforce.
Senior housing and care lending relatively weak in second quarter: NIC
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 10, 2023
Senior living and care-related lending was relatively weak in the second quarter, likely due to yet another 0.25 percentage point rate increase from the Federal Reserve and significant disruptions among...