Alzheimer’s Association calls for federal involvement to increase dementia care workforce, training...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
“Congress should consider the steps it can take at the federal level, including expanding the necessary workforce and improving dementia training standards and access,” as part of efforts to “help...
People in the news, July 6
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2016
Appointments, promotions, awards and other news involving Anthem Memory Care, Avanti Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, Erickson Living, Legend Senior Living, Life Care Services, National HealthCare...
Provider tests technology to help residents reduce fall risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2019
Eldersburg, MD-based Integrace is testing technology meant to help independent living residents assess and reduce their risks of falling.
From skilled nursing to assisted living to another ‘true shift in the industry’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2018
Juniper Communities CEO Lynne Katzmann talks about how she grew her business, and where yours may be heading. And worm farms.
COVID, workforce, financial issues confront senior living providers as 2023 starts, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2023
Addressing the burnout plaguing existing employees while working to entice others to join the industry will be a focus of providers in 2023.
Kendal Corp. names new president and CEO
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2016
Sean M. Kelly has succeeded the retiring John Diffey as Kendal Corp.’s president and CEO, effective Jan. 1.
Free meals for federal workers is ‘right thing to do,’ senior living company owner says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 24, 2019
Wayne L. Kaplan says it was an easy decision to offer free meals to federal workers who aren’t being paid during the partial government shutdown.
Man pleads guilty to retirement community murders
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2017
Sentencing is scheduled for June 5 for Andrew Thomas Lauro, who pleaded guilty May 5 to killing two women in a Surprise, AZ, retirement community in February 2016.
Juniper fuses Burning Man, senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2016
Dust, memories and the conviction that some qualities of Burning Man are applicable — and necessary — in senior living are some of the remnants from the gathering for Juniper Communities’ Lynne...
Fundamentally sound?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 18, 2018
The big picture in seniors housing and care looks good, despite some recent setbacks, according to several experts.