Senior living communities ‘fared well’ against Hurricane Idalia
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2023
Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida last week before sweeping into Georgia and South Carolina, flooding roadways and downing power lines. But senior living providers emerged without serious damage or...
Hurricane evacuations of assisted living residents raise risk of adverse outcomes
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2024
A study of more than 25,000 assisted living residents in Florida found that evacuation was associated with increased odds of emergency department use and nursing home placement within 30 days of a hurricane.
Quality healthcare, affordable Medicare premiums common among America’s best retirement cities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 31, 2022
A perfect recreation score and a lower cost of living has earned New Orleans the top spot on a new list of best US retirement cities from Home Bay.
CCRC operator ups its green community game with culinary initiatives
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
A Maryland-based continuing care retirement / life plan community operator is moving its green initiatives into the kitchen in an effort to reduce food waste and lower its carbon footprint.
Assisted living staff need training to recognize, intervene in resident-to-resident aggression: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2024
A high prevalence of resident-to-resident aggression in assisted living communities points to a need for staff member training to recognize the causes of that aggression as well as clearer policy guidance...
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.
Senate report contains to-do list to beef up emergency preparedness in assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2023
Federal, state and local government agencies should require assisted living providers to improve disaster planning, increase transparency and have emergency backup power, recommends a new Senate report...
Activity helps lower older adults’ risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 26, 2022
Engaging in leisure activities to keep active can play a role in lowering older adults’ risk of death, especially from cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to the results of a National Cancer...
Brookdale, Enlivant, LCS tops in JD Power 2022 Senior Living Satisfaction Study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2022
Brookdale Senior Living and Enlivant tied with the highest overall satisfaction scores among assisted living and memory care providers in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study.
Assisted living provider wins case — again — against insurance provider
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2022
A now-closed assisted living community’s insurance provider must defend the community in a class action lawsuit brought by former residents, an appeals court has ruled, upholding a lower court’s ruling.