On-campus clinic brings primary care to senior living residents
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 25, 2022
Springfield Masonic Community and Dayton, OH-based Premier Health officially began operating the senior living community’s on-campus clinic April 4, with services ranging from routine primary care to...
Taking the final steps
By
Dave Surico
Dec 01, 2014
When Erickson Living leaders transformed their Ashby Ponds campus from independent living to a continuing care retirement community, they went the Frank Sinatra route — they did it their way.
42% of older adults have a disability: CDC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 20, 2018
Approximately 42% of U.S. adults aged 65 or more years have a disability, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Research sheds light on how to keep residents active
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 04, 2018
If you want to encourage fitness among residents, one particular type of exercise holds much appeal, according to a new study.
More news for Friday, June 18
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 18, 2021
Massachusetts man convicted in attempted arson of Jewish-sponsored assisted living community … Bill extending pandemic health services benefits assisted living communities … Florida no longer tracking...
No place I’d rather be – During COVID, and always
By
Rob Kretzinger
Apr 27, 2020
Serving older adults is, at all times, a privilege and a responsibility, and COVID-19 hasn’t changed either of those things.
Ziegler: Future challenges are all about people
By
John O'Connor
Oct 19, 2015
Meeting the demand for additional workers will be one of the three most pressing challenges facing operators in the future, according to experts who spoke at Ziegler’s 18th Annual Senior Living Finance...
Business briefs, July 30
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 30, 2021
AHCA/NCAL backs mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for long-term care workers … Bipartisan bill would extend Provider Relief Fund spending deadline … Mississippi State Medical Association calls for vaccine...
100 more professionals earn CDAL credential
Feb 26, 2018
A new class of 100 senior living professionals has earned the Senior Living Certification Commission’s certified director of assisted living credential, the group has announced.