Measure would result in increased aid for assisted living communities
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 05, 2023
The Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living communities, comprehensive personal care homes and assisted living programs in New Jersey would increase under legislation approved by the New Jersey...
Finding a purpose can lower risk of loneliness in older adults, study shows
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 28, 2023
Having a sense of purpose in life can offer “potent protection” against loneliness, according to the results of a new study.
Senior living lending weakened by rate pressures, market fears
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 10, 2023
The issuance of new permanent debt for senior living hit a new low during the second quarter, and loan volume for senior living decreased 8% from the first quarter, according to a NIC lending trends report...
Death penalty off table for accused senior living serial killer
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 28, 2023
A Texas district attorney has announced that he will not seek the death penalty for convicted murderer and accused senior living serial killer Billy Chemirmir, but the DA has not clarified the status of...
Studies show benefits of exercise for those living with dementia, other older adults
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 06, 2023
Regular physical exercise, such as resistance training, can prevent or delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found.
Partnership aims to remove child care as a barrier to senior living work
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 29, 2023
A new partnership hopes to make jobs in senior living and care more attractive to parents currently struggling to find affordable child care that fits their schedule.
9 assisted living providers earn AHCA/NCAL Silver Quality Awards
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 23, 2023
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living announced the recipients Thursday of the 2023 Silver – Achievement in Quality award. Among them are eight assisted living...
National median age increases again, Census Bureau data reveal
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 23, 2023
In yet more evidence of an aging population, the US Census Bureau’s Vintage 2022 Population Estimates, released Thursday, indicated that the nation’s median age increased to a record high of 38.9 in...
Old friends in senior living community provide backdrop ‘80 for Brady’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 13, 2023
Two Benchmark Senior Living residents are part of a group of older adults whose friendship provides the backdrop for a recently released star-studded Hollywood movie.
Proposed licensure changes would increase costs for assisted living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 04, 2024
New Jersey’s proposed switch from one set of licensure standards for assisted living communities and personal care homes to another may or may not bode well for providers, but one thing is certain —...