DHC: Occupancy improvements continue, but so do operating expense challenges
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 04, 2022
Although Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio continues to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the third quarter was challenging for operating expenses, according...
Provider, university partner to help community, environment
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2022
After incorporating sustainability measures into its new buildings, Retirement Unlimited Inc. looked at its existing buildings to determine what procedures it could implement across the board to make a...
Brightview again represents senior living on Best Workplaces for Women list
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2022
Brightview Senior Living once again is the only senior living operator listed among employers on the Best Workplaces for Women lists compiled by people analytics firm Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.
Florida’s ‘deadliest storm’ challenges some providers; others step in to help
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2022
Senior living providers in high-risk areas have coordinated resident evacuations and struggled with power outages as Hurricane Ian moved through Florida, whereas those in areas spared by the storm have...
Promising Alzheimer’s drug results hailed as ‘major milestone’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2022
An investigational drug showing promise in reducing cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s disease is being hailed as having potential to “change the course” of the disease.
Dementia Reality introduces empathetic element to dementia caregiver training
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2022
A senior living provider has created a virtual reality dementia training program it hopes will span the continuum of care and become a model for the industry.
Clearing immigration’s ‘insurmountable roadblocks’ a chance to address worker shortages, industry...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 15, 2022
Clearing “insurmountable roadblocks” to immigration would help address critical workforce shortages in the senior living industry, an industry leader told the Senate Judiciary subcommittee in response...
Active older adults maintain happier, healthier lives: studies
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
Older adults who maintain a consistent rate of daily activity aren’t just happier; they have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease as well, according to two new studies.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against assisted living owner, former employees following fatal fire
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2022
The mother of a volunteer firefighter killed during a March 2021 fire at a New York assisted living community has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility owners, former employees, city building...
People in the news, Aug. 30
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Foundry Commercial, iN2L + LifeLoop, Integral Senior Living, Ridgeline Management, TPG, the Vision Centre, Well-Spring...