Attention activity directors: Spanish researchers have found that a program of personalized physical exercise can help reverse functional decline among your residents.
New Senior Investment Group opts to go it alone
By
John O'Connor
Nov 21, 2018
As expected, New Senior Investment Group has announced its plan to internalize management beginning in January. The move follows income and occupancy challenges at the publicly traded real estate investment...
Vision challenges increase fall risk, reduce physical activity
By
John O'Connor
Nov 21, 2018
Older people with worsening vision face a greater risk of falls, fear of falls and reduced physical activity, a new study finds.
Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2018
At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that...
LeadingAge weighs in on ways to reduce falls
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John O'Connor
Jul 02, 2019
Promoting evidence-based interventions and tools would help prevent falls in senior living communities, according to comments LeadingAge recently submitted to the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
What led up to the resident’s death? Conflicting stories now emerging
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John O'Connor
Jul 02, 2019
What’s known is that a Phoenix senior living community’s resident is dead. But the facts surrounding the preceding events remain in dispute.
Lawmaker seeks expanded Medigap coverage for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2019
A leading House Democrat is seeking ways to get more senior living services covered by Medigap insurance policies.
Religious conscience rule exceeds what’s legal, foes assert
By
John O'Connor
May 07, 2019
Legal scholars are warning that the religious conscience rule released last week by the Trump administration may exceed government authority.