Washington on verge of becoming first state to offer public long-term care insurance program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2019
Washington may become the first state to offer workers a long-term care insurance program into which they would pay to help offset assisted living and other costs.
What practical options are available to enhance the flexibility of my service offering?
By
Jim Moore
Aug 01, 2017
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
Yoga proves to be effective treatment for chronic lower back pain
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 07, 2017
Yoga classes designed to address lower back pain produced results similar to physical therapy for people with chronic lower back pain, a Boston Medical Center study has found.
What unique challenges do operators face this year?
By
Jim Moore
Apr 02, 2018
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. There are three big challenges.
NIC speakers give operators something to talk about
By
John O'Connor
Oct 19, 2015
What if a dozen of your cohorts and other experts could return from the future and describe the senior living landscape in 2026?
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
Discrimination lawsuit brought against CCRC by lesbian couple is dismissed
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2019
A federal judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against a Missouri continuing care retirement community that had been accused of discriminating against a lesbian couple by not allowing them to live there,...
CHI-Dignity merger on track to close by end of year after Vatican letter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2018
The proposed merger of Catholic Health Initiatives, parent of CHI Living Communities, and Dignity Health to form the country’s largest nonprofit hospital system by revenue is on track to close by the...
4 assisted living measures added to LTC Trend Tracker
Oct 17, 2016
The National Center for Assisted Living added four new assisted living quality measures to LTC Trend Tracker, so member organizations now can track their progress on all of the NCAL Quality Initiative...
Researchers use virtual reality to help develop dementia test
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2017
Scientists are asking the players of virtual reality games to play a free game to help them better understand dementia, with the goal of developing a diagnostic test. A mobile version is available, too.