Enacted bill shows that dementia resources are ‘high priority,’ industry advocate says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 23, 2024
A long-term care provider advocate in South Carolina says that recently passed legislation “makes it clear that improving resources and access to care for those with Alzheimer’s disease is a high priority”...
People in the news, July 23
By
Eliza Mattson
Jul 23, 2024
Appointments and promotions at AHEPA Senior Living, Anthem Memory Care, BKV Group, Goodwin Living, Knollwood, Massachusetts Assisted Living Association, Watermark Retirement Communities, Volante Senior...
When is ‘old’ not old?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
Any mention of “older adult” somewhere catches my eye, given my work, and my mind starts thinking about people in their 80s. But I’ve learned over the years that “older adult” means different...
NLRB withdraws appeal of decision enjoining ‘joint employer’ rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board on Friday withdrew its appeal of a district court ruling that enjoined its “joint employer” final rule.
State budget has ‘positive steps’ but does not do enough for providers, residents, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
Senior living industry advocates in Pennsylvania say they are encouraged by steps to support older adults evident in the recently passed state budget, but they say much more needs to be done to support...
McKnight’s Senior Living adds 4 journalism awards to 2024 tally
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Staff reports
Jul 22, 2024
McKnight’s Senior Living editors and writers have won four journalism awards in the 2024 Awards for Publication Excellence competition, known as the APEX Awards.
5 ways boards can drive organizational excellence in aging services
By
Jennifer Schwalm
Mark Ross
Jul 22, 2024
There are five ways boards can drive organizational excellence with informed decisions while enhancing their organizations’ long-term financial sustainability and ensuring that they are well-positioned...
Insurance among common fringe benefits offered to CCRC employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 19, 2024
Insurance is a popular fringe benefit paid to management employees of continuing care retirement / life plan communities, according to the findings of the 2024-2025 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report. The national...
Living the good life in active adult communities
By
Michael Mendillo
Jul 18, 2024
The increasing popularity of active adult communities is being driven by older adults’ desire to find new ways to stay active, engaged and healthy.
Realizing the potential of senior living
Jul 18, 2024
Fee Stubblefield, founder and CEO of The Springs Living, talks with McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois Bowers about tackling senior living’s biggest challenges, making communities more attractive...