Researchers implore policymakers to consider assisted living’s ‘unique’ structure before potentially...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 20, 2024
A team of researchers embarking on a four-year study into understanding the characteristics of assisted living communities that are targets for private equity investment — and how those acquisitions...
Sen. Casey calls out A Place for Mom over ‘potentially deceptive business practices’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 20, 2024
After having its “trusted advisory service” tagline called into question last month by the Washington Post, senior living referral service A Place for Mom now is the target of US Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA),...
Socially connected older adults hit harder by pandemic restrictions than isolated peers, study finds
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 18, 2024
Socially connected older adults had a larger drop in quality of life and life satisfaction, and increased feelings of loneliness, during the COVID-19 pandemic than their more isolated counterparts, a new...
Loneliness can have negative consequences for both mental, physical health: studies
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 11, 2024
Two newly published studies on loneliness take different approaches to identifying how loneliness affects older adults, but both draw similar conclusions that its negative effects include both mental and...
2 bills make Connecticut a ‘better place to grow old,’ senior living provider groups say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2024
Two bills signed into law Tuesday address the state of assisted living in Connecticut, including improving transparency, which the senior living industry said will help the state become a “better place...
Insurance rates add to financial challenges facing Florida’s assisted living operators
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2024
The rapid increase in commercial property insurance rates in Florida was the final straw for some senior living providers still struggling with workforce challenges, rising wages and inflation.
Discovery Senior Living launches customized leadership program to elevate skills of middle management
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2024
In an effort to elevate the skills of its leaders, Bonita Springs, FL-based Discovery Senior Living has launched a new leadership development program.
Study helps providers, residents plan ahead for when it’s time for older drivers to hand over the keys
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2024
Routine cognitive testing could help older drivers make decisions about whether to give up the keys, as well as help senior living providers plan ahead for alternative transportation options to help residents...
Labor costs, federal scrutiny create distress in senior living and care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2024
The major challenges and opportunities facing senior living and care providers include bankruptcy filings, scrutiny of private equity involvement and antitrust concerns in deals.
Laws shielding healthcare professionals seeking mental health services could lead to protections in senior...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 29, 2024
Although new laws in Georgia that create so-called safe-haven programs to protect healthcare professionals who seek mental health services are geared mainly toward physicians and nurses, backers say that...