Next-gen lamps combine smart lighting and passive monitoring for fewer senior falls incidents
By
Aaron Dorman
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2023
One tech company that makes smart lamps says its monitoring system prevents falls while providing a pleasing aesthetic to LTC residents.
Healthcare orgs urge federal intervention in the wake of cyberattack
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 04, 2024
Health orgs have asked the HHS office to address the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which has caused problems for long-term care providers.
National Health Investors, Pennant Group issue third-quarter earnings results
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 09, 2023
National Health Investors and The Pennant Group held third-quarter earnings calls on Wednesday.
Former Enlivant communities exceeding expectations under Inspirit management, Sabra Health Care REIT...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2023
Performance of a group of 11 former Enlivant senior living communities for which management was moved to Inspirit Senior Living on July 6 “has so far exceeded expectations,” with occupancy in September...
Maryland becomes sixth state to require salary, wage disclosures in job listings
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2024
Effective Oct. 1, Maryland will join five other states and the District of Columbia in requiring employers to disclose salary or wage ranges upfront in job listings.
Invesque makes addition, dispositions and operator transitions
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 10, 2023
Invesque continued to adjust its portfolio through an addition, dispositions and operator transitions in the third quarter and afterward, the Fishers, IN-based healthcare real estate company reported as...
Skilled nursing seniors support VR with eye-popping enthusiasm, latest study shows
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
New study results show that seniors in SNFs believe using VR tech overwhelmingly helped address feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
Activist investor Land & Buildings responded Thursday to the supplemental proxy that National Health Investors published Tuesday.
Bill would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates despite older adults remaining at highest risk for serious outcomes
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 02, 2023
A study underscoring the need to continue to protect older adults from COVID-19 comes as one state appears close to banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers, including senior living communities.
Senior living hourly wages outpace private sector, but competition for workers continues
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 24, 2024
Hourly wages in senior living communities have increased by 30.9% over the past five years, outpacing growth in the broader private sector by 6.5 percentage points. But the labor market remains “exceptionally...