Average RN signing bonus tops $11K … Train More Nurses Act passes Senate … Alzheimer’s Association calls for federal involvement to increase dementia care workforce, training in assisted living …...
LGBTQ seniors get 24/7 support from new wellness app
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 29, 2024
Two organizations have partnered on a mental wellness app that provides 24/7 support services to seniors in the LGBTQ community.
First-ever survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults cheered by senior living provider groups
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
A planned first-ever statewide survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults in California is drawing cheers from senior living industry advocates.
Actions & Transactions, Jan. 25
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 25, 2024
Blueprint brokers sale of assisted living, memory care community in Dallas … Living Out to host grand opening Tuesday of LBGTQ active adult community in Palm Springs, CA … Cedarhurst breaks ground...
Demographics drive retirement saving disparities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 18, 2023
Just 24% of Americans believe that they are behind in feathering their retirement nests, although retirement savings rates vary dramatically across demographic segments, according to survey results released...
NY latest to adopt LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights for long-term care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
New York has become the latest state to adopt legislation establishing a bill of rights for LGBTQ+ residents of long-term care facilities.
State, feds take steps to ensure rights for LBGTQ+ seniors, workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 04, 2023
New York state and the federal government took steps last week to protect rights for members of the LBGTQ+ community — both those living in long-term care and employed in the workplace at large.
‘Never too late’ for senior living providers to help residents reduce Alzheimer’s risk: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2023
It’s “never too early, never too late” for senior living providers to help residents reduce their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, suggests the World Alzheimer Report 2023.
A focus on HCBS can eliminate bias in senior living and care: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 12, 2023
Significant disparities exist in senior living and care, but policymakers and lawmakers can eliminate a bias toward institutional care, such as care provided in nursing homes, by focusing on equity in...
Business briefs, Oct. 11
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 11, 2023
Brookdale reports 23 consecutive months of occupancy growth … Sonida optimistic for near-term outcomes, with ‘significant momentum’ heading into Q4 … HUD funding amendments concern senior living...