Depression/memory connection calls for close monitoring of older adults over time
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 25, 2024
Depression and memory are closely related, with both seeming to affect each other, according to new research.
State of senior living reveals resilience, opportunity, strength
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 12, 2021
Opportunity called, and it’s time for change. Tom Meyers, senior managing director of specialty investment bank Ziegler, used that phrase during a “State of Senior Living 2021” webinar Tuesday with...
Discovery Senior Living launches customized leadership program to elevate skills of middle management
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2024
In an effort to elevate the skills of its leaders, Bonita Springs, FL-based Discovery Senior Living has launched a new leadership development program.
Risk factors worsening for adults with cardiovascular disease
Aug 09, 2022
From 1999-2002 to 2015-2018, a worsening was seen in proportion with ideal HbA1c and BMI and an increase in proportion with non-HDL-C levels <100 mg/dL.
Technology-enabled services and care are fueling innovation in senior living, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2020
Investments in technology and technology-enabled care are fueling innovation in the senior living and care industry, although more investment is needed, according to industry experts.
Recruiting and retaining isn’t rocket science, employment attorney tells NAHC members
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 12, 2021
Atlanta employment attorney William Vail offered some basic advice Wednesday to National Association for Home Care and Hospice members struggling to recruit and retain workers.
A Q&A with NIC’s Robert Kramer
By
John Hall
Sep 13, 2016
Robert G. Kramer, founder and CEO of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, recently spoke with McKnight’s about the current state and future prospects of independent living,...
Brookdale set to close on sale of home health, hospice business in second half of 2021
By
Liza Berger
May 10, 2021
Brookdale Senior Living is on track to close on the sale of 80% of its healthcare services division, which encompasses home health and hospice, in the early second half of this year to HCA Healthcare Inc.,...
Paying direct care workers a living wage would reduce turnover, increase productivity by at least $5.5B:...
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2020
Raising the pay of workers in residential care settings to the living wage in their respective states would lead to several economic benefits for workers, employers and the economy overall, according to...
Financial information best way to pre-qualify website visitors: research
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 07, 2016
If you want to attract and pre-qualify potential residents visiting your senior living community website, including financial information there is the best way to do it, according to a new research paper.