State budget has ‘positive steps’ but does not do enough for providers, residents, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
Senior living industry advocates in Pennsylvania say they are encouraged by steps to support older adults evident in the recently passed state budget, but they say much more needs to be done to support...
When COVID case counts are low, relax but prepare for future outbreaks: speaker
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 24, 2022
It’s OK to relax a little and take off that mask when community COVID-19 transmission rates are low. But an epidemiologist says that that’s also the time to prepare.
As LGBTQ+ population increases in senior living, so must provider inclusivity actions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2024
LGBTQ+ older adults are one of the fastest emerging populations in senior living, presenting both opportunities and challenges for providers, according to a legal expert.
CMS’ Primary Care First model could benefit home care providers, doctor says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 09, 2021
Home care and home health care workers could play a greater role in their patients’ care if more physicians sign up for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) Primary Care First (PCF) model,...
CDC: More than 20% of 85+ adults need ADL assistance
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2017
More than 20% (21.7%) of adults aged 85 or more years need help with activities of daily living, according to the latest data released Tuesday by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National...
Prepare for when it’s time to move on
By
Jim Moore
Apr 01, 2015
Most owner/operators say they don’t intend to sell, they plan to ride out various business cycles and they’re not about to leave the senior living industry.
Meet Tracy Zamora, Veteran VIP honoree
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 07, 2021
Tracy Zamora, social service director, Heritage of Bel-Air, Norfolk, NE, is in the 2021 class of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction as a Veteran VIP.
CCRC consolidation is a ‘clear trend’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2019
Consolidation is “one of the clear trends” among continuing care retirement communities, according to specialty bank Ziegler.
Meet Amy Bucher, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 14, 2023
Learn more about Amy Bucher, Director of Operations, Marquis Companies, Milwaukie, OR.
Status Solutions adds mass dialing
Jul 29, 2015
Status Solutions has added mass dialing to its Situational Awareness and Response Assistant (SARA), the company announced.