Polypharmacy dangers will be focus of Oct. 2 webinar
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2018
During an hour-long webinar that will begin at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 2, attendees will earn a continuing education credit.
Employee text message at center of lawsuit alleging hiring discrimination
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2018
A manager-to-worker text message that a Florida CCRC describes as “unauthorized communication” that was “taken out of context” is at the center of a lawsuit alleging that the community discriminated...
The biggest and smallest expense categories in senior living construction projects
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2018
An architectural / engineering / construction firm has crunched the numbers from the more than $3 billion in senior living community projects it has built over the past 50 years to uncover specific percentages...
22% of assisted living residents have fallen in past 90 days
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2018
Twenty-two percent of current residential care community residents had fallen within the past 90 days in 2016 during the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers, according to data published Thursday.
16 assisted living operators to help Alzheimer’s Association test dementia care program
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2018
Sixteen assisted living operators across 12 states and the nation’s capital have signed on to help test an Alzheimer’s Association program that could enhance the care of residents with dementia.
Eldermark launches contact center and live chat services
Sep 14, 2018
Eldermark has launched a new contact center with inbound and outbound call capabilities. The center also supports live chat that integrates with the company’s sales customer relationship management...
NLRB proposes change to joint employer standard
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2018
A senior living operator or other employer would be defined as a “joint employer” of another company’s workers only if it “possesses and exercises substantial, direct and immediate control over...
Updated Apple Watch can detect falls, and HomePod wireless speaker has new features
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2018
A watch that can detect falls, and a wireless speaker with new features, were two highlights of Apple’s keynote event Wednesday in Cupertino, CA. The Apple Watch Series 4, the first major design...
Insurance company to expand assisted living coverage as part of $4.85 million lawsuit settlement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2018
CNA Financial Corp. is expected to expand its coverage of beneficiaries in assisted living communities in 11 states as part of a lawsuit settlement worth up to $4.85 million. The company was accused of...
Learn recruiting and retention best practices and earn a CE credit Sept. 20
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2018
Earn a continuing education credit Sept. 20 while learning how to attract, engage and retain top talent.