Those 85+ at high risk of social isolation, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2017
Suggesting one way in which senior living communities can offer a solution to an aging-related issue, newly published research finds that people aged more than 85 years are significantly more likely to...
2 college students calling assisted living home
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2016
Victoria Kozar and Joe Huberman are the two newest assisted living residents at Masonicare at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, CT, having moved in on Tuesday. They’re also the youngest residents,...
Aegis Living gambles on uncommon perk to foster employee loyalty
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2017
Eight employees of Aegis Living are going to be especially happy Wednesday afternoon. That’s the day their Redmond, WA-based employer is announcing the winners of its Dream Big Lottery. Last year’s...
‘Pokemon Go’ helps senior living residents connect to younger relatives
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2016
A Texas retirement and assisted living community is tapping into a cultural phenomenon as a way to help residents connect with their younger family members and maybe get a little exercise in the process.
Survey: 75% of 40+ adults do not know how much assisted living costs
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 25, 2017
Three-fourths of adults aged 40 or more years do not know how much it costs to live in an assisted living community, according to the results of a new survey. Education also appears to be needed regarding...
HRA seeks to sharpen its image with prospects via employee etiquette training
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2018
As many senior living operators look to add more healthcare services to their offerings, this regional development and operating company is instituting a new program to help ensure that hospitality doesn’t...