Employers gain more sway in determining religious accommodations
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
Although employees are entitled to religious accommodation, they are not entitled to accommodation by choice, according to a recent court ruling.
More operators may find themselves doing well by doing wellness
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
As hospitals and insurers focus more on wellness, new options are likely to become available to savvy senior living operators, experts say. New offerings could range from home-delivered meals to gym use...
Senior living will grow at skilled care’s expense through 2021, report predicts
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
Senior living operators can look forward to growth in the coming years, largely at the expense of their skilled-care competitors. So suggests a new report that sizes up the seniors housing and care sector.
Appeals court upholds ruling against California’s aid-in-dying law
By
John O'Connor
May 29, 2018
A California appellate court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that rejects the state’s aid-in-dying law.
Private activity bonds likely to survive tax bill
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Congressional Republicans have struck a deal reconciling House and Senate versions of the GOP tax overhaul. In a victory for nonprofit senior living operators, it appears the final measure will retain...
What did the resident want? Let’s check the video
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2017
More senior living residents are using video to document their end-of-life care wishes. Experts agree that these videos can help bring clarity to a subject that is often buried in confusion and doubt.
How senior living might win — and lose — under the new tax bill
By
John O'Connor
Nov 06, 2017
House Republicans have unveiled an ambitious plan to revamp the nation’s tax code. If enacted, the measure promises to be a mixed bag for senior living operators.
Delayed word processing a possible sign of pending Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2017
An inability to process words quickly may be a sign of impending Alzheimer’s disease, British investigators have found.
Floating an alternative to assisted living
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2017
For bargain-hunting seniors in reasonably good health, cruise ships may be a more affordable housing option than assisted living communities. So claims a recent article in USA Today.
Court rejects industry challenge to generator mandate
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2017
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) scored a victory over senior living providers, when an appellate court Thursday rejected their challenge to emergency rules requiring generator installations.