AMDA delegates to ponder integrated care model for assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 09, 2017
A resolution calling for AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine to promote and advocate for an integrated care model in assisted living will be one of nine under consideration...
252 earn new assisted living certification
Feb 16, 2017
The independent, nonprofit Senior Living Certification Commission, formed by Argentum in 2015, has awarded the certified director of assisted living designation to its inaugural class of 252 senior living...
Assisted living executive director certification program now available
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2016
Assisted living executive directors are now able to become certified under a new program offered by a commission created by Argentum.
CEOs: Staff correctly to avoid acuity-related issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2016
Senior living operators that have defined their target populations and maintain that focus are more likely to avoid acuity creep challenges that can lead to trouble for their companies and make a bad name...
CEOs share workforce development solutions
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 13, 2016
Four CEOs shared their insights on ways to address the workforce development issues facing senior living at the Argentum 2016 Senior Living Executive Conference in Denver.
Diane Rehm advocates for choice at end of life
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2016
A talk in which National Public Radio’s Diane Rehm shared experiences related to her late husband’s battle with Parkinson’s disease and decision to end his life were a highlight of Wednesday’s...
Argentum leaders share plans for future
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 10, 2016
Two new task forces will help Argentum better serve certain types of senior living providers, and new external education efforts ultimately will benefit the older adults who reside in senior living communities,...
Silverado names new president and COO
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2016
Shamim Wu has been named president and chief operating officer of Silverado, effective Jan. 18.
Silverado hosts brain health conference
Nov 10, 2015
More than 40 medical experts gathered recently for a three-day conference hosted by Silverado.
ALFA announces more changes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 01, 2015
The organization, which announced a name change earlier this week and plans to offer memory care research and programming last week, now has announced a reorganization, a new advocacy fund and a new PAC...