‘Tough operating environment’ means Healthpeak’s future growth is outside of senior housing, executives...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2020
The majority of Healthpeak Properties’ future growth will be in the life sciences and medical office buildings, and a potential exists that the real estate investment trust will reduce its investment...
Governor signs, vetoes pandemic-related legislation affecting senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2022
Several pieces of legislation affecting senior living operators recently were signed into law in California, whereas other bills tied to the industry were vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).
Florida’s ‘deadliest storm’ challenges some providers; others step in to help
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2022
Senior living providers in high-risk areas have coordinated resident evacuations and struggled with power outages as Hurricane Ian moved through Florida, whereas those in areas spared by the storm have...
Career ladders, lattices can provide opportunities, but there are issues: panel
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2022
Career ladders and lattices can provide career advancement and specialization for senior living and care employees. But aging services thought leaders admit more work needs to be done to integrate programs...
Promising Alzheimer’s drug results hailed as ‘major milestone’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2022
An investigational drug showing promise in reducing cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s disease is being hailed as having potential to “change the course” of the disease.
Government imposter scams claim top spot for second year: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2022
Government imposter scams, whereby someone pretends to be a government worker to perpetrate fraud, was the top type of fraud reported last year to the Senate Special Committee on Aging’s fraud hotline,...
Feds make $175 million available for affordable senior housing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2022
Up to $174.6 million in federal grant funding was announced Wednesday to support the development of new rental affordable senior housing.
Lifting of states of emergency effectively ends many pandemic regulations for some senior living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2022
The lifting of COVID-19 states of emergency in two states — and the rescission of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in one of the country’s largest cities — effectively ends many pandemic regulations affecting...
Dementia Reality introduces empathetic element to dementia caregiver training
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2022
A senior living provider has created a virtual reality dementia training program it hopes will span the continuum of care and become a model for the industry.
Affordable living sprinkled with a beach view could be target for prospective residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 19, 2022
Looking to attract older adults on a budget? GOBankingRates recently provided several options where prospective residents might be looking to spend their retirement years.