New senior living leaders, students offer advice on how to attract next generation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 26, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS—A panel of students, administrators-in-training and professionals early in their senior living careers kicked off the 6th Annual Vision Centre Symposium late Monday afternoon by providing...
DOL rule increases cap for H-2B nonimmigrant visas
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2023
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a temporary final rule to increase the cap for H-2B nonimmigrant visas by up to 64,716 additional visas for fiscal year 2024.
Diversified Healthcare Trust reports occupancy dips, NOI increases
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 04, 2024
Newton, MA-based real estate investment trust Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio continues its post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, although occupancy dipped slightly in February,...
Provider groups applaud millions in proposed investments in older adults but say plans fall short
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2024
A proposed $11.7 million investment in Pennsylvania’s master plan on aging is being celebrated by leaders in the senior living industry for prioritizing the needs of older adults, but experts expressed...
Chapman, Duker, Kramer are 2024 inductees into Senior Living Hall of Fame
Jan 05, 2024
The late George Chapman, along with Marilynn Duker and Robert G. Kramer, are the 2024 inductees into the Senior Living Hall of Fame, the American Seniors Housing Association announced Thursday.
Arizona AG asks court to seize control of state’s ‘most notorious assisted living facility’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
Arizona’s top attorney is asking a court to seize control of “the most notorious assisted living facility in Arizona” amidst allegations of elder abuse and consumer fraud.
Sonida optimistic for near-term outcomes, with ‘significant momentum’ heading into Q4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 11, 2023
Third-quarter occupancy gains on the heels of finalization of a comprehensive restructuring plan are creating “significant momentum” and optimism for near-term outcomes for Sonida Senior Living heading...
Settlement removes ‘secrecy clauses’ from assisted living operator’s arbitration agreements, and...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A settlement that ends a senior living community’s arbitration agreement “secrecy clauses” is being called a “big win” by Arizona’s top attorney, who said she will move to strike down such...
Operators plan lower fee increases despite costs that remain elevated
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2023
The high monthly resident fees introduced by senior living operators in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to taper off, but that doesn’t mean costs are coming down, according to results...
Hobbies, travel, ‘extreme’ sports top retirement ‘bucket lists’ for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2023
More than 40% of US adults have “bucket lists” of goals they want to achieve in retirement, including ones that they believe support their overall mental health, according to the results of a recent...