White House highlights efforts to increase supply of affordable senior housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2024
Taking an “all-of-government” approach, the federal government has announced several key actions to boost the supply of affordable housing, including affordable senior housing.
CDC shortens recommended COVID isolation period
Mar 01, 2024
New guidance issued Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days.
Healthpeak Properties closes merger with Physicians Realty Trust
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2024
Healthpeak Properties closed today on its previously announced merger with Physicians Realty Trust, as expected, the Denver-based real estate investment trust announced this morning.
The answer to tackling the staffing crisis: start with the culture
By
Katherine Wells
Feb 29, 2024
We have been faced with a pressing long-term care dilemma for the last several years, and it is only getting worse.
Provider actions can help assisted living counter ‘great scrutiny’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 29, 2024
The assisted living model is “under threat” following increased federal scrutiny and negative attention from lay media outlets, but providers can take steps to educate lawmakers and the public about...
Occupancy, financial gains continue in Sabra Health Care REIT’s senior living portfolio
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 29, 2024
Quarterly occupancy in Sabra Health Care REIT’s portfolio of wholly owned managed senior living communities in the fourth quarter of 2023 reached its highest level since the second quarter of 2020, the...
The increasing financial disparities in the ‘Forgotten Middle’
Feb 29, 2024
Experts from NORC at the University of Chicago discuss the increasing financial disparities among members of the “Forgotten Middle” and what they mean for senior living providers.
Cannabis use linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes
Feb 28, 2024
Proportionately lower log odds were seen for heart disease, heart attack, stroke and composite outcome for days of use between zero and 30 a month.
Treatment for cannabis use disorder has decreased since 2004
Feb 27, 2024
For people with cannabis use disorder in 2004 to 2014, specialty treatment decreased in states with medical cannabis laws with dispensary provisions.
Exercise, no matter how distributed, tied to better fat deposition profiles
Feb 27, 2024
Participants reported either a weekend warrior or regular physical activity pattern.