Erica Dewan, vice president of care transitions at Ignite Medical Resorts in Park Ridge, IL, is a Rising Star honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Mentorship, honesty are crucial to retaining senior living leaders of tomorrow, speakers say
By
Josh Henreckson
May 17, 2024
Cultivating mentorships in senior living and care is vital to bringing up and retaining the next generation of sector leaders, a group of six prominent women leaders said this week during a McKnight’s...
HUD announces income limits, $174 million in ‘green’ funding
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 04, 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced the next round of funding awards under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, which provides funding for direct loans and grants to fund...
Air pollution from fossil fuels tied to 5 million excess deaths annually
Nov 30, 2023
Authors say phasing out fossil fuels could cut deaths globally
HUD awards millions in ‘green’ funding to 17 affordable senior housing communities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 26, 2024
Seventeen affordable seniors housing properties will receive funding ranging from $2.4 million to $20 million, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Tuesday as it makes available a...
Senior living building retrofits could be a model for defending against extreme weather
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 06, 2023
Five senior living sites chosen by HUD to receive funding to renovate their facilities with green, weather-resilient technology.
Los Angeles, DC, New York top EPA’s list of cities with the most Energy Star-certified buildings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 24, 2024
Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and New York City are the three cities with the most Energy Star-certified buildings, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
We must prioritize lifelong learning for residents
By
Joseph Villanueva
Jan 08, 2024
Senior living communities should offer and ensure access to a wealth of opportunities for expanding the minds of their residents.
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum to feature 2 educational sessions May 14
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
Ten McKnight’s Women of Distinction will share pearls of wisdom and answer questions next week during two educational sessions as part of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum and Awards.
Navigating the nexus of sleep, climate change and aging health
By
Amir Baniassadi, PhD
Nov 13, 2023
Understanding the intricate connection between sleep, the environment and the well-being of older adults has become a crucial focus as we explore the multifaceted dynamics of aging.