93-year-old Graceworks Lutheran Services to get first woman CEO, Judy Budi
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2019
Joining a growing list of women recently named to lead senior living organizations, Judy A. Budi will become the president and CEO of Centerville, OH-based Graceworks Lutheran Services effective March...
People in the news, Jan. 15
Jan 15, 2019
Appointments and promotions at Autumn Leaves, Avamere, Balfour Senior Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Charter Senior Living, Farmington Square Gresham, Harbour Pointe Senior Living, Integral Senior Living,...
Poor sleep, daytime napping could be signs of Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2019
Poor-quality sleep could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, according to the findings of a new study, published Jan. 9 in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Capital Senior Living says new CEO Kimberly Lody is ‘right leader at right time’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2019
Kimberly S. Lody has been appointed president and CEO of Dallas-based Capital Senior Living Corp., effective immediately, the company announced Tuesday morning. Read our exclusive interview.
Senior living gains at the expense of skilled nursing in Oregon
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2019
Senior living in Oregon is gaining in popularity at the expense of skilled nursing facilities, according to a recently released report. And that’s just the way the state wants it.
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach named Best 55+ Community
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2019
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach has been named Best 55+ Community by 55places.com, the website announced Monday.
With growth plans brewing, Aegis Living looks to former Starbucks executive to fill president’s role
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2019
Aegis Living has hired former Starbucks executive Kris Engskov to serve as the company’s new president as it percolates growth plans to meet an expected increase in demand from baby boomers.
Bain Capital Double Impact acquires HealthDrive
Jan 04, 2019
Bain Capital Double Impact has acquired HealthDrive, which provides on-site dentistry, optometry, podiatry and audiology services to residents of assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities...
Omega to acquire MedEquities in $600 million deal
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2019
Omega Healthcare Investors will acquire MedEquities Realty Trust in a transaction valued at approximately $600 million, the real estate investment trusts announced Wednesday.
Workforce issues loom large as 2019 begins, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2019
Workforce issues will continue to be a dominant challenge in the senior living industry in 2019, according to leaders of several organizations representing providers. But they are entering the new year...