The $15 million Emerald Place, developed by Anthem Memory Care, is expected to open later this year in Glenview, IL.
Senate Judiciary chair asks DOJ to detail elder abuse efforts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 15, 2016
Citing an incident in an assisted living and memory care community, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley has asked the Department of Justice for details on its work to protect senior living...
A fine idea
Mar 16, 2016
An idea from the activity coordinator of a memory care wing of a retirement community have blossomed into a mural that can be enjoyed by residents and their families as well as staff members. Read more,...
AL owner sues adult children for $50 million
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2016
The owner of an assisted living community in New York City is suing five adult children of residents for $50 million because they will not move their parents so that he can sell the property to a developer.
Studies reveal 4 factors in brain health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2016
Recent research suggests that people can take certain dietary, dental and exercise steps to improve their brain health.
Speakers: Integrating health services into assisted living presents opportunities, challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 10, 2016
Assisted living operators that pursue offering health services to their residents will be confronted with risks, but they also will face potential rewards, said speakers during a 2016 NIC Spring Investment...
Second Wind Dreams conference set for April
Mar 07, 2016
Second Wind Dreams will hold its annual conference April 18 to 21 in Roswell, GA.
CVS Health Foundation commits $550,000 to Alzheimer’s education, resources
Mar 01, 2016
The CVS Health Foundation has committed $550,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association to support, through its local chapters across the United States, expanded provider education and diagnosis resources...
Welltower launches foundation; first gift aids Alzheimer’s
Mar 01, 2016
Real estate investment trust Welltower Inc. has launched the Welltower Foundation with a $250,000 grant to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Ohio bill defines assisted living memory care units
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 29, 2016
A bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would define memory care units within assisted living communities and would impose sanctions “for offenses that may or do cause harm for the residents of the...