Senior living coalition calls on Congress to address workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2022
A coalition of senior living advocacy groups is calling on congressional leaders to build and train the workforce needed now — and into the future — to care for the nation’s rapidly growing aging...
Digitally transforming senior housing to meet the coming older adult population boom
By
Brad Frasher
Oct 20, 2022
As the senior living industry prepares for the incoming surge of older adults caused by the aging US population, the most successful providers will be those that undergo a complete digital transformation.
Long-term care ‘still standing’ but in need of ‘reinforcements,’ LeadingAge chair says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2022
DENVER — Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather and “cheap shots,” the long-term care sector is “still standing,” LeadingAge Board Chairman Mike King said during Monday’s...
Provider, university partner to help community, environment
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2022
After incorporating sustainability measures into its new buildings, Retirement Unlimited Inc. looked at its existing buildings to determine what procedures it could implement across the board to make a...
People in the news, Oct. 18
Oct 18, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at 12 Oaks Senior Living, AlerisLife, American Healthcare REIT, Attane, Carroll Lutheran Village, Health Dimensions Group, LifeCare Properties, Morning Pointe of...
Pinnacle Awards nomination deadline is one week away!
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2022
The standard deadline for the new McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards is Thursday, Oct. 20.
Low cost of living, amenities enticing retirees to look south
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 12, 2022
Using a variety of sources to cultivate a list of places that offer retirees the most bang for the buck, Finance Buzz settled on Amarillo, TX, as tops on its list of 10 best retirement cities in the South.
Accused senior living serial killer receives second capital murder conviction
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 10, 2022
A Dallas County grand jury took less than 30 minutes to hand accused senior living serial killer Billy Chemirmir his second capital murder conviction on Friday. The decision came in a trial related to...
Know someone special? Make sure everyone knows
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2022
It’s time to home in on those with whom you work who have set new standards, driven change, provided guidance or inspired others — not just during the pandemic, but over the course of their long careers.
Senior living hacker sentenced to 20 years for $27 million ransomware attack
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2022
A Canadian man linked to an international network of ransomware attacks affecting the senior living industry during the COVID-19 pandemic has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to forfeit...