From skilled nursing to assisted living to another ‘true shift in the industry’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2018
Juniper Communities CEO Lynne Katzmann talks about how she grew her business, and where yours may be heading. And worm farms.
Staffing shortage is more than an HR headache, speakers say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2018
The staffing challenges facing senior living communities are not just human resources headaches. They also represent the biggest operational risk in the industry, according to experts participating in...
Operators’ liability claim costs expected to increase 6% in 2019: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2018
General and professional liability claims costs for long-term care operators are projected to increase by 6% in 2019, according to the findings of an analysis recently released by professional services...
CHI-Dignity merger on track to close by end of year after Vatican letter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2018
The proposed merger of Catholic Health Initiatives, parent of CHI Living Communities, and Dignity Health to form the country’s largest nonprofit hospital system by revenue is on track to close by the...
Fundamentally sound?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 18, 2018
The big picture in seniors housing and care looks good, despite some recent setbacks, according to several experts.
Argentum launches women leadership initiative, standards commission
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 16, 2018
Argentum has announced new initiatives to cultivate the next generation of women leaders in senior living and develop and maintain voluntary standards for senior living.
Technique may help dementia care managers help those with dementia set, meet personal health goals
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 12, 2018
Dementia care managers may be able to use a technique called “goal attainment scaling,” or GAS, to help those with dementia set personal health goals and measure whether they are meeting them, according...
Prospective residents, adult children prioritize different aspects of communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2018
Older adults and their adult children prioritize different aspects of senior living when considering retirement communities, according to new research.
Speaker shares tips to prevent and address bullying in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2018
If the response of attendees at a Tuesday session at the AHCA / NCAL annual meeting is any indication, bullying is prevalent in senior living.
New opportunities in assisted living offer reasons for hope, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2018
Times may be challenging for long-term care providers right now, but opportunities exist to help determine the future of the industry, leaders of the American Health Care Association and National Center...