At-home care emerges as new approach to handle oxygen therapy for COVID-19 patients
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 15, 2021
More health systems are turning to oxygen in the home to help patients with COVID-19, according to a news report.
LCS transforms pandemic response to culture, operational changes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2020
Des Moines, IA-based LCS, No. 2 on the American Seniors Housing Association and Argentum lists of largest senior living operators for 2020, is rolling out its new EverSafe 360° program this week. Rick...
Want to attract prospects? Communicate your COVID-19 protocols, speaker advises
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2020
Attracting consumers to senior living means creating the right product for the right market at the right price, according to the head of a market research firm speaking at the virtual Argentum Senior Living...
Immunity protections removed for senior living communities, executives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2020
New York state is walking back its blanket protections granted to senior living communities and nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Next COVID-19 relief package should address racial disparities among older adults, senator says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 22, 2020
The next COVID-19 relief legislation passed by Congress should address racial disparities among older adults, Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, said Tuesday...
New York assisted living communities adopt ‘new normal’ in reopening phase
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 10, 2020
As New York’s assisted living communities prepare for the next phase of reopening, they are adopting a “new normal” for operating that will include new best practices in the midst of the COVID-19...
COVID-19 has not changed consumer sentiment toward seniors housing: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 07, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has not changed consumer sentiment much toward independent living and assisted living, according to preliminary findings from a national survey.
Campaign urges Congress to end ‘national nightmare’ of COVID-19 and protect residents, caregivers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 18, 2020
The country’s top leaders are ignoring and walking away from its older residents while trying “to convince us a life or death problem we are coping with each day is just not there,” LeadingAge President...
Senior living not receiving same attention, support as nursing homes during pandemic, briefing speakers...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2020
Assisted living and continuing care retirement communities are struggling as much as nursing homes but have not received the same attention and support, experts said Thursday during a Maryland General...
Senior living outlook remains positive as industry adapts to challenges from COVID-19: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2020
The long-term outlook remains positive for the senior living industry, which is adapting to change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.