New data detail which older adults are more likely to need help with ADLs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2018
Almost 20% of adults aged at least 85 years need help with activities of daily living, according to the latest data from the National Health Interview Survey, released Wednesday.
Updated Biodex website has new look, features
Sep 02, 2015
Biodex has updated its senior website with a new look and new features.
LCB breaks ground in Salem Woods
Jun 09, 2015
LCB Senior Living broke ground last week in New Hampshire on The Residence at Salem Woods. The 84-apartment is scheduled to open in spring 2016.
Fennel finale
Jan 25, 2017
Residents at Applewood, a New Jersey continuing care retirement / life plan community, recently participated in a Food Network-style “Chopped” competition that concluded the community’s...
Rising drug costs get a gut check
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2016
One of the biggest drivers of drug costs may be something you’re not likely to see on a direct-to-consumer advertisement any time soon.
Drugs lead to trouble at three senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 15, 2015
Fentanyl, narcotics and a nebulizer figured into recent senior living-related incidents.
More news for Friday, July 23
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 23, 2021
JEA Senior Living latest provider to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees … Assisted living owner, employee face neglect charges in death of resident hit by train … Missouri assisted living resident...
Caregiver arrested for moving resident bed away from call cord
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 29, 2017
A caregiver at a Georgia senior living community has been charged with reckless conduct after she allegedly moved the bed of a resident with dementia away from his call cord so he could not use it to request...
Many working women saving little for retirement years
By
John O'Connor
Nov 22, 2019
Women employed in senior living appear to be far less prepared for retirement than their male counterparts, a new report suggests.
ACHCA launches new online portal
Jun 28, 2016
The American College of Health Care Administrators has launched a new online portal that includes a new association management system and online communities.