Maryland senior living community announces data security breach
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 08, 2022
A Maryland senior living community announced Tuesday that it was the victim of a data breach in February involving the personal and protected health information of employees.
Senior living borrowers may not be aware of this bank placement risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2016
Not-for-profit senior living companies attracted to bank placements for capital should beware of a provision that can be part of such agreements, according to specialty investment bank Ziegler.
New sensor innovations use heat and sound to improve falls detection capabilities
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 17, 2023
Newly announced sensor tech uses thermal imaging and sound, respectively, to track issues related to cognitive and physical decline.
Biosensor company on a mission to plug leaks from failed IV insertion
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A health tech company that makes biosensors for IV insertions is hoping to significantly expand its market this fall.
Brookdale road test of turnaround strategy leads to ‘renewed focus,’ CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2018
Recent visits that saw approximately 20 members of the company’s senior leadership team work in Brookdale Senior Living communities across the country affirmed that the company is on the right track...
Short-term staffing solutions at CCRCs include contingency workers, sign-on bonuses: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2022
In response to the effects of COVID-19, one-third of continuing care retirement communities are using contingency workers and sign-on bonuses as short-term solutions to staffing shortages, according to...
New Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall shares plans, insights as company grows with Blue Harbor acquisition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2019
As Tana Gall takes the reins at Merrill Gardens, she shares her thoughts and plans related to the future of the company and the senior living industry.
Health officials to long-term care workers: Get vaccinated against flu
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2018
Federal health officials have a message for long-term care employers and employees: Don’t underestimate the importance of influenza vaccination.
State allocates $1B+ for assistance to Medicaid, other program beneficiaries
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 17, 2022
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp (R) has set aside more than $1 billion for the state Department of Human Services to provide cash assistance of up to $350 per active enrollee in Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition...
Long-term demand, increased investor interest expected to boost senior living this year: JLL
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 01, 2022
The senior housing sector is recovering from pandemic-related disruption, backed by strong long-term demand and increased investor interest, according to the results of a JLL survey published Thursday.