Omega Healthcare Investors reaches deal with estate of late Maplewood Senior Living CEO
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 05, 2024
Omega Healthcare Investors has reached a deal with the estate of Greg Smith, the late president and CEO of Maplewood Senior Living, to transition control of Maplewood to some members of the existing Maplewood...
‘Prudent capital investments’ lead to ‘continued momentum’ for Diversified Healthcare Trust,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 05, 2024
Diversified Healthcare Trust saw “continued momentum” in its senior housing operating portfolio, or SHOP, in the second quarter due to “favorable tailwinds in senior housing” in addition to “prudent...
Second-quarter earnings calls continued Friday with updates from CareTrust REIT, Diversified Healthcare Trust, Omega Healthcare Investors and Ventas.
Tech tools promote independence, seniors say
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2024
A new report from US News & World Report reveals two important priorities for adults aged 55 or more years. The first is that most (93%) see aging in place as an “important goal.” The second is that...
AI can help cut billing tasks, but some staff not buying in
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 05, 2024
Artificial intelligence can pay major dividends when it comes to managing back-office billing efforts, but the key to maximizing payments with it lies in knowing exactly where to build in coaching and...
PREVENT equations reclassify half of US adults to lower ASCVD risk
Aug 02, 2024
A considerable decrease was estimated in US adults receiving or recommended for preventive treatment with statins and antihypertensives.
Fecal microbiota transplant no aid for Parkinson’s disease
Aug 02, 2024
At six months, no significant changes were seen in Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale scores versus placebo.
Reports reveal best, worst states for retirement, falls among older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2024
New reports take a look at the best and worst states for older adults to settle in for retirement, as well as the states with the worst statistics for older adult falls.
Meet Cathy Krege, 2024 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Josh Henreckson
Aug 02, 2024
Cathy Krege, vice president of clinical solutions and compliance at Provision Living in St. Louis, MO, is a Hall of Honor inductee in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Meet Nancy Koha, 2024 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Foster Stubbs
Aug 02, 2024
Nancy Koha, chief process officer at Principle Long Term Care in Kinston, NC, is a Hall of Honor inductee in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.