Commission says investing in direct care workforce is top priority
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 30, 2022
Higher wages and increased state funding are necessary to prioritize New Hampshire’s direct care workforce, according to industry advocates and experts.
Nation unprepared to meet needs of fast-growing older adult population: poll
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2024
The majority of respondents to a recent survey on changing attitudes in healthcare said they have little to no confidence that the nation is ready for the surging older adult population, and most say the...
Independent living trends signal potential move to pandemic recovery: New Senior
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2021
As vaccines roll out to the broader population, older adults and their families are growing more comfortable about moving into senior housing, driving up leads, move-ins and occupancy, according to New...
People in the news, April 9
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 09, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Brookdale Senior Living, Buckner Retirement Services, Juniper Communities, LCB Senior Living, Legacy Retirement Communities,...
Higher vitality means healthier residents, more productive workforce: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Individuals with higher vitality experience a wide range of benefits, from better mental and physical health to higher job satisfaction and performance, and those aged 65 to 75 have higher levels of vitality...
Solar panels, vinyl siding recycling among senior living’s sustainability initiatives
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2023
A seven-acre solar panel project and a vinyl siding recycling program are among the latest sustainability initiatives from senior living operators.
‘Misallocation’ of COVID-19 vaccines led to preventable deaths of older adults: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 16, 2024
Older adults in New York City may have missed out on timely COVID-19 vaccinations — and possibly died — due to a misallocation of resources that allowed younger adults in wealthy neighborhoods to jump...
Staffer died because resident wasn’t properly screened, lawsuit alleges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2020
A California memory care operator is being sued by the family of a 32-year-old worker who died from COVID-19 complications after the community allegedly failed to properly screen a new resident.
Independent living model means lower occupancy losses, better financial performance during pandemic,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant effect on the senior living industry, New Senior Investment Group’s independent living business model has meant lower occupancy losses,...
Quality healthcare, affordable Medicare premiums common among America’s best retirement cities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 31, 2022
A perfect recreation score and a lower cost of living has earned New Orleans the top spot on a new list of best US retirement cities from Home Bay.