Increase in memory care units in CCRCs due to growing demand, reduced skilled nursing footprint
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
The memory care segment in continuing care retirement / life plan communities has been steadily growing over the past decade, answering a “clear need” from its resident base, according to the National...
National Senior Communities, Presbyterian Homes and Services top LeadingAge Ziegler 200 lists for senior...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2024
Presbyterian Homes & Services tops the 2024 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living and care organizations with respect to assisted living units, with 2,927, and...
Retirement communities near universities create innovation, opportunities for all involved
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2024
Older adults in the post-career life stage of their lives are looking to repurpose skills, make an impact and leave a legacy.
Increasing demand for active adult communities driving higher occupancy rates: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2024
Longer life expectancy, increased solo aging and changing lifestyle preferences are driving demand for active adult rental properties as occupancy rates soar into the mid-90s, according to the National...
Aging in place identified as a top barrier to older adult health: survey
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 22, 2024
Aging in place, transportation access and economic insecurity are the top three social barriers to aging well in America, according to a new survey.
Better physical health, higher education lowers an assisted living resident’s risk of transfer to a...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 21, 2024
Better physical health and a college education are among the leading factors that could lower an assisted living resident’s risk of transferring to a nursing home later in life, according to new study...
Internship program raises awareness of senior living job opportunities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2024
The senior living industry needs to help people realize that there are several ways to be involved in healthcare, including working with older adults, according to one community leader.
Commitment, smart growth needed for active adult success: experts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 05, 2024
Robust leasing trends and strong demand are creating a prime opportunity for development of active adult rental communities, according to a panel of experts. But challenges exist.
Sunrise recognized for commitment to healthy living environments
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 23, 2024
Sunrise Senior Living achieved its second consecutive year of the WELL Health-Safety Rating across 200-plus communities for its commitment to creating healthy living environments.
Technology pilot study to focus on improving resident safety, employee well-being in senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2024
Improving resident safety and employee well-being in senior living communities and other long-term care residential settings through technology is the goal of research getting underway at the University...