Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...
More news for Friday, Aug. 30
Aug 30, 2019
1 year later: An update on the Welltower-ProMedica partnership … New York Times opinion piece says assisted living is “how not to grow old in America” … Drinking coffee may ease tremors in...
Presidential candidate Klobuchar shares experience with assisted living as Minnesota legislation heads...
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 21, 2019
As legislators in her home state of Minnesota passed a landmark bill related to assisted living and memory care, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, seeking to win the Democratic nomination in the race for president,...
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
The 4 top safety concerns in senior care — and how to address them
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2018
A new report from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety describes the top four security and safety concerns in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities and CCRCs,...
Digital memory boxes have Bluetooth functionality
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 12, 2018
frame, a company offering cloud-based, customizable digital content management and display systems for senior living communities, has announced an advancement for its digital memory boxes.
Five Star takes steps to mitigate effects of memory care occupancy challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2018
Five Star Senior Living is taking several steps to manage revenue in light of continuing occupancy challenges from new competitors on the private-pay side of its business, especially in memory care, executives...
Anthem making progress under LTC Properties’ watchful eye
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2018
Anthem Memory Care continues to make progress on community occupancy and leadership stability, LTC Properties’ Chairman, President and CEO Wendy Simpson said Thursday during a first-quarter 2018...
Fidget spinners show promise in addressing dementia symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2017
An Ohio senior living community is finding that fidget spinners and cubes seem to produce a calming effect in those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Brookdale hit with class-action lawsuit claiming understaffing, ADA violations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2017
A set of disgruntled residents on Thursday filed what they believe could be the first class-action lawsuit against an assisted living operator to be brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Potential...