Efforts aim to educate healthcare professionals about assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2016
Assisted living communities are working to educate healthcare professionals and consumers about what they have to offer.
Ombudsman rule doesn’t go far enough, group says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2016
A newly effective federal rule should improve efficiency and consistency in state long-term care ombudsman programs as intended, but it doesn’t go far enough, maintains one organization representing...
Eastern U.S. offers more ‘bang for the buck’ in retirement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2016
A new ranking aims to show where Americans can maximize their retirement savings and live comfortably.
People in the news, July 6
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2016
Appointments, promotions, awards and other news involving Anthem Memory Care, Avanti Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, Erickson Living, Legend Senior Living, Life Care Services, National HealthCare...
ACHCA launches new online portal
Jun 28, 2016
The American College of Health Care Administrators has launched a new online portal that includes a new association management system and online communities.
Secrets for Class B success: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2016
Owners of Class B independent and assisted living properties can confront pricing challenges in several ways, according to a new report from Greystone Real Estate Advisors.
Good news, bad news on affordable housing front
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2016
There’s bad news and good news concerning affordable housing in the United States, according to speakers at a Wednesday press conference at which the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies released...
Report: How to get more benefits to seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2016
Stigma and other factors often prevent eligible older adults from applying for public benefits programs that could help them meet their basic housing, medical and food needs, according to a report released...
7 tips for success as a nursing assistant
Jun 16, 2016
As National Nursing Assistants Week draws to a close, Debra Newman, a certified nursing assistant at Presbyterian Village North in Dallas, shares some advice on how to succeed in the position.
Senior living community thefts net 101-count indictment
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 15, 2016
A 101-count indictment has been returned against a former senior living community employee accused of stealing more than 3,000 items from 31 residents of 13 senior living communities spanning two Ohio...