Online training program for assisted living develops out of home care program
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2023
An online training program for assisted living caregivers is being developed and tested based on another program that was created for unlicensed caregivers of people living in the greater community.
Virtual reality positively affects resident well-being, trust in senior living communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2023
A study of the effects of immersive technology on senior living residents showed “significant” increases of social health and connection, as well as feelings of trust in their communities, according...
‘Achilles’ heel’ of senior living sales identified; expert urges more assertiveness in closings
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 16, 2023
Senior living communities are showing move-in options “beautifully” during in-person tours, but their sales teams too often are weak at closing, extending the sales process longer than necessary, according...
Lamar Odom sells recently launched senior living referral service to ZNest
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 12, 2023
Odom Senior Care, launched this summer by two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom to help older adults and their families find residential senior living, has been acquired by online senior living lead generator...
Leverage philanthropy or miss out, Asbury exec advises as $60M campaign begins
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 14, 2024
JD Shuman is hoping other senior living providers can learn from the experience of Asbury Communities and the Asbury Foundation in using philanthropic programs to meet key goals and differentiate offerings...
Senior living and care a ‘study of paradox,’ expert says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 15, 2023
Senior living and care today “is in many ways a study of paradox,” Aaron Becker, head of seniors housing and healthcare production at Lument, said Wednesday during a webinar sponsored by the commercial...
‘Booming’ assisted living industry places increasing burden on long-term care ombudsman programs,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 28, 2024
A “booming” assisted living industry is placing a burden on state long-term care ombudsman programs, which are stretching their resources to cover those extra units without any additional staffing...
2023 proved to be a ‘landmark’ year in progress toward treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2023
The 2023 update to the nation’s roadmap of strategies and actions to address Alzheimer’s disease was released Wednesday, highlighting “landmark” progress made over the past year in understanding...
NY latest to adopt LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights for long-term care residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
New York has become the latest state to adopt legislation establishing a bill of rights for LGBTQ+ residents of long-term care facilities.
Federal bill would provide $32.5 million for states to create master plans for aging
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2024
A proposed nationwide grant program aims to give states up to $32.5 million collectively to develop master plans for aging to support the “massive demographic shift” that will, for the first time,...