Hunters Woods at Trails Edge snags Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards with integrated safety system
By
Liza Berger
Oct 10, 2019
Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, a state-of-the-art senior community in Reston, VA, elevated its resident safety system to a new level. For this reason, it received the top prize in the Safety category of...
Report predicts 39 million robot shipments a year by 2024
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2019
Robotic capabilities will be particularly useful for older adults who are aging in place or for ambient assisted living end-users, according to a new report.
Senior living software data breach affects 60 operators in 4 states
By
Mallory Hackett
Jun 19, 2019
A company that provides software for assisted living communities, group homes and other organizations serving elderly or disabled individuals announced on Tuesday a potential data breach that affects almost...
34 senior living organizations recognized for providing ‘outstanding experience’
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 14, 2019
Thirty-four senior living and care organizations have been recognized as winners in NRC Health’s first Customer Approved Awards and Employee Approved Awards, the healthcare consumer data and content...
New Orleans tops LGBT-friendly cities for retirement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2019
New Orleans tops a list of the most LGBT-friendly cities for retirement released Tuesday by SeniorAdvice.
VoiceFriend adds wellness check module
Apr 08, 2019
Boston-based VoiceFriend has released a wellness check module for its voice-activated notification and communications solution for senior living communities.
Labor Department proposes four-factor ‘joint employer’ test
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2019
The Labor Department on Monday proposed a new four-factor test to help employers determine the conditions under which they would be considered “joint employers.”
New National Senior Campuses chair plans to focus on diversity, technology, civic issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2019
Increasing diversity among residents and staff, upgrading technology and collaborating on civic issues with residents of the greater community are the main goals that Michelle Bohreer has identified for...
Labor Department proposes rule to help employers calculate overtime pay rates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2019
The Department of Labor announced a proposed rule Thursday that it said will clarify the amounts that employers should include and exclude when they calculate overtime pay rates for employees working more...
NAHB names winners of 2019 Best of 55+ Housing Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2019
Independent living, assisted living and life plan communities were among the 55+ housing types recognized at the National Association of Home Builders’ 2019 Best of 55+ Housing Awards.