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‘Remarkable turnaround’ in demand boosts occupancy, rent growth
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2023
A “remarkable turnaround” in demand for senior living is benefiting occupancy rates and rent growth, according to a new report from Marcus & Millichap.
Holiday season brings new wave of tech toys, games, aimed at older adults, memory care
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
New tech, as well as updated versions of classic games, are being marketed to older adults as offering more than just entertainment.
A new app being developed for dementia patients features touch-screen games in six different languages and dialects.
Memory care ‘buddies’ will build connections between residents, college students
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2023
A “buddy” program connecting pre-med college students with memory care residents will create connections, promote careers in gerontology, combat ageism and improve the quality of life for residents,...
Senior living asking rates hit near-record highs in second quarter
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
Asking rates were at near-record highs for senior living communities in the second quarter, according to a new report from NIC MAP Vision.
Urgency of senior living move-ins has changed little since before pandemic
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 11, 2023
Despite earlier speculation, the pandemic didn’t affect the urgency of prospective residents looking to move into senior living communities. That’s according to an article in the most recent issue...
Alzheimer’s blood tests claim ‘very high accuracy’ via screening results, latest research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
A new blood test could provide an efficient and simple thumbs-up, thumbs-down method for screening for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.
First senior living community earns Joint Commission assisted living memory care certification
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2023
A Missouri senior living community is the first such community to receive the Joint Commission’s assisted living memory care certification.
‘Magic table’ tech gets new LTC customers; company presentation touts socializing success
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 16, 2023
Several senior communities installed a “magic table” over the past few months that projects games and puzzles onto a surface.