Assisted living owner sentenced in $1 million COVID-19 relief fraud case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2024
The owner of an assisted living community will spend two years in federal prison as part of a plea agreement for fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds that he used for personal...
Ventas challenged by Land & Buildings with 3 board nominations
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 12, 2024
Stamford, CT-based Land & Buildings has put forth three candidates for Ventas’ board of directors to be voted on at the Chicago-based real estate investment trust’s next annual meeting of stockholders,...
Safeguarding senior living: Avoid 3 key mistakes in employee screenings
By
Jeff Ernste
Jan 11, 2024
As disconcerting as the stakes may be, properly carrying out background checks is a necessary and ultimately rewarding effort.
Remote monitoring has collected a lot of data: Now healthcare orgs have to figure out what to do with...
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 11, 2024
As RPM is gaining traction, next questions include how long individualsshould be monitored and who gets to see the data, a new report states.
Trade secrets will be protected, even without noncompete agreements, attorneys say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 11, 2024
Trade secrets and privileged information still will be protected from competitors, even as the Federal Trade Commission prepares to release a final rule that would bar companies from requiring employees...
New report offers 4 ideas to meet the needs of the ‘forgotten middle’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2024
A new report released Tuesday by the Milken Institute presents four potential solutions to improving the financing and delivery of housing for the “forgotten middle,” those whose incomes are too low...
Senior living providers advised to ‘carefully evaluate’ employee classifications in light of new...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2024
A large national trade group advocating for senior living and other long-term care providers is urging its members to “carefully evaluate their existing classifications” of workers following the Tuesday...
Fitch assigns ‘deteriorating’ outlook to CCRC sector for second consecutive year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 10, 2024
Fitch Ratings has assigned the continuing care retirement / life plan community sector a rating of “deteriorating” for the second year in a row.
New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
A new emergency alert system targets seniors who are hard of hearing, combining bright flashing lights and louder-than-normal alarms.
People in the news, Jan. 8
Jan 09, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Benchmark Therapies, Cape Retirement Community, Centerline Healthcare Partners, Claiborne Senior Living, Charter Senior Living, Erickson Senior Living, Integral...