Hearing loss incidence will almost double by 2060, study predicts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2017
Hearing loss has been tied to accelerated cognitive decline, poorer physical functioning and higher healthcare costs, and now a new study concludes that the number of Americans who have hearing loss may...
Defying convention
By
John Hall
Feb 01, 2017
Conventional wisdom holds that tech innovations are slow to take hold in senior living. Conventional wisdom is wrong.
5 big issues in senior living in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 29, 2016
Looking back on our coverage of the senior living industry and the issues that affected it in 2016, several common themes emerge. Five are detailed in this year-end review.
Your favorite columns of 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 27, 2016
An examination of analytics reveals which business challenges were top topics of interest for McKnight’s Senior Living website visitors, newsletter readers and social media followers and friends...
$100,000 grant will help wellness program improve software
Dec 13, 2016
A $100,000 grant from the not-for-profit Aging in America will enable Vitalize 360, a joint venture between Hebrew SeniorLife and Kendal, to improve its software to promote healthful aging.
Program engages residents with technology
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2016
A pioneering program at an Arizona senior living community has enabled residents to learn new skills, strengthen bonds with family members and connect with staff members and fellow residents in new ways.
Innovations may encourage retirement saving, committee hears
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 15, 2016
New apps and programs might encourage people to save more money for their needs in retirement and improve their financial literacy, said speakers at Wednesday’s hearing of the Senate Special Committee...
Be smart about phones, social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2016
If you haven’t reviewed your human resources manual lately, now may be a good time to check your policies related to cellphone and social media use by employees during work hours — or to formulate...
Nation’s second law for resident cameras in assisted living rooms gets closer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 20, 2016
Utah could become only the second state to require that assisted living communities grant requests from residents or their representatives to operate or install cameras in resident rooms if a bill being...
Wisconsin: Web site aims to help people meet challenges of aging
Oct 29, 2015
Aided by interviews with aging and healthcare professionals and others, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have launched a free website for older adults living anywhere in the state. It...