Communicating the power — and success — of connection
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 28, 2024
Older Americans Month may be winding down, but efforts will continue to share how senior living providers create relationships and connections to help older adults thrive as they age.
Workforce recruitment a big part of changing the senior living narrative
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 09, 2024
Potential employees’ perceptions of the aging services field and how best to talk to them about jobs in the sector is part of an expansion of a LeadingAge initiative.
Researchers implore policymakers to consider assisted living’s ‘unique’ structure before potentially...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 20, 2024
A team of researchers embarking on a four-year study into understanding the characteristics of assisted living communities that are targets for private equity investment — and how those acquisitions...
Federal bill targeting private equity would have ‘chilling effect’ on assisted living investment,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 07, 2024
Proposed federal legislation targeted increased transparency and accountability for private equity in healthcare, if passed, would have a “chilling effect” on future investment in assisted living and...
Tragedy prompts senior living company to develop mental health awareness in staff
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2023
Shortly after acquiring a Florida senior living campus, LifeStar Living was faced with the death of a resident by suicide. Looking back, a company executive said, the tragedy was a catalyst for the firm...
AI could open doors to advances in care, operations in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2024
Aging services organizations already are using artificial intelligence, whether or not they realize it, a panel of experts said Thursday.
2 organizations are working to promote social connections in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 10, 2024
Two organizations are working to promote social connections in all types of settings, including senior living communities, according to a senior policy analyst who spoke Monday during a LeadingAge member...
Organizations looking at mergers, affiliations must ‘get their house in order’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 06, 2023
CHICAGO — With increased state attorneys general scrutiny of business transactions, aging services providers would be best served by “getting their house in order” before contemplating a merger,...
Digital assistive tech vital to dignity among dementia patients: report
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A recent review of studies around “digital assistive tech” showed those tools helped people living with dementia preserve dignity and monitor health.
Affordable senior housing thrust into spotlight as advocates press lawmakers to address shortfalls
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 24, 2024
The lack of affordable senior housing in the United States is the focus of two separate efforts this week by advocates for the senior living industry, with both calling for the allocation of more federal...