ASHA, Argentum part of coalition calling for policies to expand housing supply
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 02, 2024
A broad coalition of senior living industry advocates and other housing-related groups is calling on Congress and the White House to expand the supply of affordable housing while lowering costs for providers.
CMS proposes expanding Medicare benefit for mobility devices, seeks feedback
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2023
Power seat elevation equipment on certain power wheelchairs would be covered for Medicare beneficiaries for the first time under a proposal put forth late Wednesday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Healthcare cost worries may be causing retirees to curtail lifestyle spending
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2024
Concerns about healthcare costs may be leading retirees to spend less and curtail their lifestyles in retirement, according to a new survey.
DOJ: $450,000 settlement a reminder that senior living communities must be accessible
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2022
A $450,000 settlement with an architectural firm that designs senior living communities should remind developers and architects of such properties that they must comply with federal laws that require the...
National median age increases 3.4 years, the largest single-year gain since 2000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2022
Since 2000, the national median age has increased by 3.4 years, with the largest single-year gain of 0.3 years coming in 2021, bringing it to 38.8 years.
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
Helping people live better, longer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2022
As wellness becomes an increasing focus of senior living providers, McKnight’s Senior Living spent a few minutes with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging.
Omnicare parent CVS Health to lay off 5,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2023
Long-term care pharmacy Omnicare’s parent company, CVS Health, will lay off 5,000 employees, the company formally announced Wednesday.
Women now lead the way at 92 percent of Kendal affiliates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2023
On the heels of Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26, one not-for-profit senior living organization is celebrating setting a new standard in leadership in senior living with women heading 11 of its 12 communities.
Congress should create national database about older adults in guardianships, group says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2024
Congress should create and fund a national database that contains demographic data about older adults who have guardians, recommends a new white paper from Justice in Aging.