Although Ventas grabbed headlines for two actions outside of the senior housing sector in 2015, the REIT remains committed to senior living, Chairwoman and CEO Debra Cafaro told investors in a Feb. 12...
CDC: Sepsis reaction could mean difference between life, death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2016
Recognizing the signs of sepsis could mean the difference between life and death for your residents, according to a “Vital Signs” report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Operator ‘strongly’ encourages COVID-19 testing after one resident dies, another tests positive...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2020
A Seattle senior living operator is “strongly” encouraging residents and staff members to be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after one resident died and another tested positive for the...
Assisted living manager faces ID theft, fraud, abuse charges
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2016
The manager of a Maryland assisted living facility faces charges of identity theft, bank fraud, elder abuse and operating an unlicensed assisted living facility.
Partnerships critical to serving middle-income older adults, NIC speakers say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 06, 2020
Panelists discussed how to cost-effectively deliver healthcare to middle-income older adults in senior housing on Thursday at the NIC Spring Conference.
Provider groups concerned by HHS, HUD cuts in Trump’s $4.8 trillion budget
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services would see a 10% funding cut, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development would see a 15% funding cut, under the $4.8 trillion budget proposed Monday...
Even low activity level reduces death risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2016
A brisk, 15-minute walk every day could reduce your residents’ risk of death by 22%, according to newly presented research.
Community sued after administrator reportedly ignored state advice and sent resident home via three-hour...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 18, 2020
A Pennsylvania senior living community temporarily was required to operate under a provisional license and now is facing a lawsuit after the administrator allegedly ignored a state health official’s...
LeadingAge leaders share a plan for ‘turbulent times’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 31, 2017
The past year has been one of “natural disasters and political upheaval,” LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan told those attending Monday’s general session at the LeadingAge...
Earnings call roundup: Ventas, CareTrust REIT, National HealthCare Corp.
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2022
CareTrust REIT, National HealthCare Corp. and Ventas held second-quarter earnings calls or released earnings reports on Friday.