Fate of medication rule unclear as Trump suspends EPA activity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 24, 2017
The status of a rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency that could force assisted living communities and continuing care retirement communities to take responsibility for managing the disposal...
Former Brookdale CEO Bill Sheriff being remembered for ‘tremendous legacy’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 29, 2022
Former Brookdale Senior Living CEO W.E. “Bill” Sheriff is being remembered for the mentorship and other contributions he made to the senior living industry.
Members of Congress show support for affordable housing in bobbed Build Back Better Act
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2021
As negotiations between leaders in the legislative and executive branches of government continue over what provisions will be included in a slimmed-down Build Back Better Act, two “dear colleague”...
‘Busy and productive’ quarter includes numerous Brookdale transitions, HCP says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2018
The second quarter was a “busy and productive” one for HCP, during which time the real estate investment trust completed the majority of its previously announced transitions of Brookdale Senior...
Effects of Holiday management transition lingered in third quarter, New Senior says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 07, 2017
Holiday Retirement’s operating model change from live-in property managers to more traditional executive directors continued to affect occupancy in New Senior Investment Group’s independent...
COVID-19 leads NIC founder Bob Kramer to start new company to ‘rethink aging’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2020
Bob Kramer transitioned from CEO of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care in mid-2017, becoming senior adviser to the organization he had co-founded in 1991. At the time, starting a...
Overtime rule not ‘good business,’ groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 18, 2016
The new overtime rule finalized by the Department of Labor on Wednesday “is not only the right thing to do; it’s good business,” Vice President Joe Biden told the crowd gathered at a...
‘Challenging public policy environment’ awaits senior living in 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2021
The results of the November election and this week’s runoffs, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, present an environment for senior living “unlike any it has seen in its 30-plus years,” according...
New overtime rule expected next year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2017
The Labor Department, in its fall regulatory plan, said it expects to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking in October.
Argentum forms certification commission
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 16, 2015
Argentum has formed the Senior Living Certification Commission, which will oversee its first testing program in 2016.