How is research helping to define the future of senior living? Lisa McCracken, the new head of research and analytics for the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, recently spent a few...
New law means some assisted living programs now subject to immediate prosecution over licensure
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2023
Proponents of a new law targeting unlicensed assisted living programs in Maryland say it will close a “dangerous loophole” that left residents vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
‘World’s greenest’ assisted living community named among nation’s top 10 developments
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 19, 2023
A Seattle assisted living community is one of 10 developments — and the only senior living development — to be recognized for its overall excellence in design by real estate development and land use...
Senior living leaders ask lawmakers to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 15, 2024
As assisted living providers struggle to provide services to Medicaid home- and community-based services beneficiaries, industry leaders from two states are asking lawmakers to bump up reimbursement rates...
Rosalynn Carter’s dementia news ‘will increase important conversations’ about disease, family hopes
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2023
Sharing the news that former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia will “increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor’s offices around the country,” the Carter family hoped...
Cheaper housing driving interstate moves among retirees
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 24, 2023
More retirees are moving from one state to another in search of less expensive housing, and they have their sights set on Florida, according to a retirement relocation trend report.
Newsweek, Statista recognize 250 CCRCs with release of first-ever rankings
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2023
Newsweek and global market research and consumer data firm Statista this morning are recognizing 250 US continuing care retirement / life plan communities via the announcement of their first-ever “America’s...
Treat every senior living tour like a first date to make a good impression, expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 14, 2024
Overall, senior living communities are providing prospective residents and their families with an “excellent” tour experience, but just as often, those communities fail at the close due to the lack...
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.
Immigration policy proposals encouraging as staffing solution, senior living provider groups say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2023
As senior living providers continue to face severe workforce shortages, advocacy groups are encouraged by steps taken by the Biden administration to address immigration.