Brookdale is piloting use of the ride-hailing service Lyft in one of its communities in California, the country’s largest senior living provider announced Wednesday.
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach named Best 55+ Community
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2019
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach has been named Best 55+ Community by 55places.com, the website announced Monday.
Telemedicine found to reduce ED visits among senior living residents
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
The use of “high-intensity” telemedicine at senior living communities significantly reduces visits to emergency departments, according to recently published research.
Research: Training can improve older adults’ driving skills
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2016
Older adults who participate in cognitive “speed of processing” training can prevent the decline of their driving skills, according to new research.
Updated: 89 Holiday by Atria communities moving to 6 new operators, Welltower says
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2024
Eighty-nine Holiday by Atria communities that are part of the portfolio of Toledo, OH-based real estate investment trust Welltower are transitioning to six other operators, the REIT announced Monday in...
It’s a good time for a move to senior living, data show
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 20, 2016
Annual senior living costs increased 2.7% from 2014 to 2016, according to new data released by senior living referral service A Place for Mom. The increase outpaces inflation but still beats the housing...
Immigration reform would benefit senior living: research brief
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 20, 2017
Informed discussion and smart immigration policies are needed as policymakers and leaders in senior living and long-term care increasingly see lawful and undocumented immigrants as a solution to workforce...
What is active adult? NIC comes up with definition
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2022
With varying existing perceptions of what the growing “active adult” property type is, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care on Thursday released a definition in an effort to unify...
Clif Porter sees ‘huge’ opportunities and ‘some level of trepidation’ for assisted living as...
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2024
As Clif Porter prepares to become the next president and CEO of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, he sees good things ahead for assisted living providers, but he...
Bill calls for increase in community, worker fines for not reporting abuse
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 21, 2020
Senior living operators and employees would face increased fines for not reporting suspected abuse or exploitation of a resident by a staff member or another resident under a bill being considered by New...