Lawsuits against employers a reminder of company responsibilities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 17, 2024
Recent lawsuits serve as reminders of responsibilities in the area of human resources for senior living operators.
2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum
Jun 21, 2024
To read and see more about the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum, see these articles and video: In the photos above: Top left: McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois Bowers, left,...
Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2024
Join McKnight’s for a complimentary “Meeting of the Minds” virtual event on Thursday, June 27, to hear the latest news and information about staffing and artificial intelligence from industry experts.
Walking, education intervention prevents recurrence of low back pain
Jun 28, 2024
There was a 94% probability that the intervention was cost-effective, with a willingness-to-pay threshold of $28,000.
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...
A positive early verdict for AI in LTC, with caveats noted
By
John Hall
Jun 21, 2024
Experts say artificial intelligence tools have the potential to free staff for critical tasks and to offer deeper insights into community operations.
Focus on briefs: Information technology
Jun 21, 2024
Execs: Health AI widespread in 3 years; Aging research program tackles AI; More older adults becoming comfortable with using tech to help them age in place
2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards
Jun 21, 2024
To read more about the 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards, see these articles: In the photos above: Top row, left: Inspiration Award winner Esmerelda Lee, COO and EVP at Century Park Associates, engages...
Vigorous physical activity may preserve cognitive function in high-risk HTN
Jun 24, 2024
High versus low vigorous physical activity was linked to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, probable dementia and MCI/probable dementia in a multivariate model.
Reducing senior falls: Leveraging technology for safety in senior living communities
By
Ted Tzirimis
Jun 20, 2024
As our population ages, the spotlight on older adult falls and their effects within senior living communities has intensified, demanding greater awareness and action. Falls among older adults are alarmingly...