From skilled nursing to assisted living to another ‘true shift in the industry’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2018
Juniper Communities CEO Lynne Katzmann talks about how she grew her business, and where yours may be heading. And worm farms.
Medicare expansion becomes roadblock to reconciliation
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 05, 2021
The growth of Medicare is proving to be a major bone of contention among Democrats.
Medicare Advantage at age 60?
By
Joe Jancsurak
Oct 07, 2020
As health insurers expand their Medicare Advantage health plan offerings to seniors with new regulations allowing for added benefits, these plans could become an even greater draw for seniors should a...
Nearly 6 in 10 seniors don’t understand what a deductible is
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 14, 2020
At a life stage where having a clear understanding of healthcare is critical, nearly seven in 10 Medicare beneficiaries agree that Medicare insurance is confusing and difficult to understand. That’s...
As COVID-19 booster shots become available to all adults, operators encourage workers to get them, ponder...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 22, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccination booster shots open up to all U.S. adults, senior living industry leaders tell McKnight’s Senior Living that they continue to encourage their employees to get the shots and will...
Medicare Advantage is hot topic at NIC meeting
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2019
Thinking of becoming involved with Medicare Advantage efforts? These NIC Spring Conference speakers have tips for you.
Glycemic control has not been affected by pandemic
Jul 07, 2021
Despite a drop in diabetes-related outpatient visits and testing, no negative association was found with glycemic control.
Kimberly Lody to depart as Sonida CEO; Brandon Ribar to succeed her
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 04, 2022
Kimberly Lody is stepping down as CEO of Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living after holding the position since January 2019, the company announced Thursday morning.
Partnerships, universal workers keys to successful middle market communities, execs say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
Relationships with third parties, the use of universal workers, pared-down offerings and strict expense control — but not skimping on quality — are keys to a successful senior living model serving...
Preventive medicine for dementia: Try to stay positive
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2018
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is not just a song made famous by Bobby McFerrin. It turns out it may also be good advice for those who want avoid dementia.