Seniors becoming glued to their smartphones, and that could be a problem, experts warn
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Excessive smartphone use is rising among seniors, according to new research from experts who are studying “problematic” screen addictions.
Interactive smartphone app can help with overactive bladder, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 05, 2024
Study participants who used a “digital conversational agent” that focuses on overactive bladder issues were able to reduce their symptoms.
Labor market ‘very much aligned with pre-pandemic hiring’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 05, 2024
The private sector added 64,000 jobs in December, and annual pay was up 5.4% year over year, according to an ADP National Employment Report Economy Lab report released Thursday.
Report suggests market opportunities for senior living
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 19, 2023
Conventional wisdom that care at home is less costly than assisted living is not necessarily true anymore, according to a recent report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University and...
2023 proved to be a ‘landmark’ year in progress toward treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2023
The 2023 update to the nation’s roadmap of strategies and actions to address Alzheimer’s disease was released Wednesday, highlighting “landmark” progress made over the past year in understanding...
HUD announces $42.5 energy benchmarking initiative for affordable housing providers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 14, 2023
A new Energy and Water Benchmarking initiative for owners of affordable housing properties is funded with $42.5 million through the Inflation Reduction Act.
‘Smart’ pillbox won’t let seniors or their caregivers forget their daily doses, company promises
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 12, 2023
A new “smart” pillbox system can help older adults, their families and their caregivers coordinate to maintain proper medication regimens.
Watermark WARNS workers at 7 NY senior living communities in foreclosure
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 05, 2023
A foreclosure action against several Rochester, NY, senior living communities led Watermark Retirement Communities to issue a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification as it exits the portfolio. But...
Watermark to terminate management contracts with 7 Legacy properties in New York
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 05, 2023
Tucson, AZ-based Watermark Retirement Communities filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Thursday with the state of New York, announcing the termination of management contracts with...
Smart wardrobe technologies helping seniors with dementia dress for success
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
“Smart wardrobe” tech can play two crucial roles for seniors with dementia, a new report shows: via dressing systems and via embedded tech.