Nearly four dozen nonprofit transactions in third quarter: Ziegler
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2016
There were 47 nonprofit owner/sponsor transactions in the third quarter, according to Ziegler. The organization expects total deals for the year to be similar to 2015.
Presidential candidates differ on how to fix the Social Security, Medicare programs
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John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2016
In their third and final debate, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton offered competing proposals for stabilizing the troubled Social Security program.
Looking to build a senior living community? Consider these hot spots
By
John O'Connor
Aug 04, 2016
Value Penguin recently released its list as the best places to retire.
Little change for occupancy
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
Senior living occupancy rates averaged 89.7% in the second quarter, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care. That marked a 0.3% downturn from the first quarter. Within the...
Assisted suicide expands
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John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
While assisted suicide remains highly controversial, it appears that more states are inclined to make the option legal for those beset by terminal conditions.
These 7 tech tools could make a difference
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2016
Technologic advances are reshaping the way all Americans live. A recent story in U.S. News & World Report singled out seven advances that will specifically affect seniors.
Senior living outlays up slightly, cost index finds
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John O'Connor
May 25, 2016
Spending in three senior living categories rose by 2.7% last year, according to an annual cost index by APlaceforMom.com.
OSHA meeting gets testy when talk turns to injury incentive programs
By
John O'Connor
Mar 17, 2016
Pending Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations that are likely to discourage the use of injury incentive programs were both blasted and defended at a March 10 public meeting.
Game theory: New approach shows promise for memories
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2016
By playing three-dimensional video games, seniors can boost the formation of memories, according to neurobiologists at the University of California in Irvine.
Final address a victory lap
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2016
President Obama’s legacy may be forever linked to healthcare reform. But you’d never know that based on his final State of the Union address.