Despite ‘mediocre’ results, Welltower CEO sees strong senior living recovery moving forward
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2021
Despite “mediocre” bottom line results affected by a perfect storm of extraordinary labor, insurance and utility costs, Toledo, OH-based Welltower posted its strongest revenue growth since the pandemic...
Amazon partnership lands Alexa-enabled devices in Atria, Eskaton communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2021
A partnership between Amazon and senior living providers is bringing Alexa-enabled devices into residents’ homes in an effort to ease communication and customize experiences.
Senior living operator ordered to pay $8.5 million for ‘systemic, egregious’ wage theft violations
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 22, 2021
The owner of six California residential care facilities for the elderly must pay $8.5 million in citations over “systemic and egregious” wage theft violations after the state upheld an earlier finding.
Voice-activated technology provides ‘peace of mind’ for residents, families, provider says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 05, 2021
A senior living provider is using artificial intelligence technology to extend the ability of its workforce to support the increasing demands of its growing population of residents with complex needs.
Senior living celebrates Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund portal opening, but ‘more needs to be done’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2021
With the opening of the application portal for the final $25.5 billion available in Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund monies, senior living advocates are advising operators to apply as soon as possible and...
Argentum calls for continued industry self-regulation as association ramps up advocacy efforts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2021
PHOENIX—Argentum has spent the past 18 months elevating several priorities, with senior living industry advocacy rising to the top as a critical need during the pandemic amid changing federal and state...
Proposal to strip dollars from affordable housing, HCBS ‘unconscionable,’ aging services leaders...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2021
“Disturbing news” that Republican leadership’s $928 billion counterproposal to the Biden administration’s $2 trillion infrastructure bill strips out every dollar to support affordable senior housing...
Senior living CEO aims to reach 100,000 older adults through memory care program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2021
With a goal of reaching 100,000 older adults by 2023, Goodwin House Inc. partnered with George Mason University to study the effect of its StrongerMemory Program on cognitive ability, memory retrieval...
Low-tech program helps assisted living residents socialize, med students learn during pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 15, 2021
A simple social calling model launched during the pandemic gave medical students real-life practice in geriatric assessment skills while providing socialization opportunities for residents of assisted...
People in the news, Feb. 2
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2021
Appointments, promotions and news at Accolade, AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, ATI Physical Therapy, Atria Senior Living, Discovery Senior Living, Genacross Lutheran Services,...