Personal experience with COVID-19 motivates end-of-life planning: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 29, 2022
The pandemic has shaped the way Americans approach end-of-life planning, with those who survived a serious case of COVID-19 66% more likely to engage in estate planning than others, according to the results...
Tech Awards nomination deadline is Thursday
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2022
Thursday is the deadline to enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Handgrip strength, neurocognitive measures linked in older adults
Jun 28, 2022
Muscular strength, as indicated by changes in handgrip strength, is associated with markers of cognitive aging in older adults.
AlerisLife names Jeff Leer president and CEO, plans cost cuts, reorganization
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2022
Jeff Leer has been appointed president and CEO of Newton, MA-based AlerisLife, a position he has held on an interim basis since former President and CEO Katie Potter resigned April 30.
Voter registration efforts can be part of provider wellness offerings: panelists
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
A Virginia-based senior housing owner and operator said Monday that voter registration services are part of the company’s wellness offerings, giving residents a sense of purpose and empowerment knowing...
Siemens to acquire Brightly Software, formerly Dude Solutions, in $1.6 billion deal
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2022
Cary, NC-based Brightly Software, formerly known as Dude Solutions, will be acquired by Zug, Switzerland-based Siemens Smart Infrastructure in a $1.575 billion deal, plus earn-out, Siemens announced Monday.
People in the news, June 28
By
Nicole Blanchard
Jun 28, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at CAC Specialty, Claiborne Senior Living, Erickson Senior Living, EveryAge Senior Living, Forefront Living, Heritage Ministries, the LCS Foundation, Lifespark,...
Pfizer has two updated booster shots to help fight omicron
Jun 27, 2022
The company said Saturday that it was confident that its new booster candidates are better than their predecessor.
Long-term inflation threatens life plan community margins
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 27, 2022
Life plan communities can weather the challenges brought about by inflation for now, but long-term inflation stretching into next year would pressure margins, according to Fitch Ratings.
CDC panel urges seniors to get new, more potent flu shot this fall
Jun 23, 2022
This is the first time the federal government has backed a preferred vaccine for older adults.
