State high court mulls ‘pronoun provision’ in LGBT bill of rights for senior living residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 22, 2023
A so-called “pronoun provision” in California’s bill of rights for LGBT senior living and other long-term care residents is in the hands of the state supreme court after an appellate court found...
Staffing, cost of care, living conditions top bones of contention for prospective AL residents and operators,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2023
As a wave of baby boomers continues to shape the senior living landscape, a new white paper looks at top concerns those prospective residents are raising in evaluating their options, and provides best...
Brookdale, Welltower maintain top positions on ASHA 50 lists of operators, owners
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2023
Brookdale Senior Living and real estate investment trust Welltower have maintained their top spots on the 2023 American Seniors Housing Association’s lists of the 50 largest senior living operators and...
Sonida optimistic for near-term outcomes, with ‘significant momentum’ heading into Q4
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 11, 2023
Third-quarter occupancy gains on the heels of finalization of a comprehensive restructuring plan are creating “significant momentum” and optimism for near-term outcomes for Sonida Senior Living heading...
Assisted living particularly attractive to investors: JLL
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 26, 2023
Investors remain optimistic about senior housing, with many planning to increase their exposure to the sector in 2023 — particularly in assisted living, according to the latest investor survey report...
DHC: Occupancy improvements continue, but so do operating expense challenges
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 04, 2022
Although Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio continues to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the third quarter was challenging for operating expenses, according...
Increasing workforce, providing training top Alzheimer’s task force goals
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 31, 2023
Increasing the workforce and providing dementia competency training are among the recommendations from a Missouri task force on Alzheimer’s care.
Temporary staffing agencies thrust more into crosshairs amid workforce crisis
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2023
A bill recently introduced in Oregon would make temporary staffing agencies more transparent and affordable, senior living advocates say.
Settlement removes ‘secrecy clauses’ from assisted living operator’s arbitration agreements, and...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A settlement that ends a senior living community’s arbitration agreement “secrecy clauses” is being called a “big win” by Arizona’s top attorney, who said she will move to strike down such...
Hobbies, travel, ‘extreme’ sports top retirement ‘bucket lists’ for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2023
More than 40% of US adults have “bucket lists” of goals they want to achieve in retirement, including ones that they believe support their overall mental health, according to the results of a recent...