Lutheran Senior Services opens Netherlands-inspired dementia village, with more on the way
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2024
Inspired by a dementia village model in the Netherlands, a US senior living operator is opening a new memory care neighborhood concept in two of its communities to provide a “safe and immersive” experience...
Assisted living affordability, access remain top concerns of older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
The cost of assisted living, home care and nursing home care is the top health-related concern of older adults leading up to the 2024 election, according to the results of a new poll.
Building for the middle market means a ‘fair product at a fair price’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2023
When Washington state-based Wesley embarked on a total redevelopment of its more than 80-year-old campus, executives reached into their history of mission and service to target a growing area of need:...
NLRB withdraws appeal of decision enjoining ‘joint employer’ rule
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board on Friday withdrew its appeal of a district court ruling that enjoined its “joint employer” final rule.
Mean adjusted cost of inpatient stay for COVID-19 was $11,275 overall
Jan 03, 2024
The cost increased from $10,394 at end of March 2020 to $13,072 at end of March 2022, and it was higher with specific comorbidities.
New report calls for more research on women’s health issues
Jul 12, 2024
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine analysis noted that women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression and osteoporosis.
$1 trillion investment shortage in senior living development expected by 2040
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2024
A $275 billion investment gap in senior living development across the country by 2030 means there won’t be enough housing to meet the demand of older adults in the next five years, according to new data...
Victory in assisted living case does not mean providers can turn a blind eye to harassment of workers
By
Jennifer Long
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jun 03, 2024
Despite a recent court ruling, failure to take action in defense of staff members in the face of verbal abuse could cause substantial liability for operators.
Does that job really require a degree?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
To combat challenges in recruiting employees, some companies are taking a hard look at their job descriptions and qualifications in an effort to open up positions to a broader range of candidates. Often,...
Donor-driven scholarship program awards $84,000 to CCRC employees
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 14, 2024
Twenty-four years after a group of residents at Friendship Village of Dublin got together and raised the money to award three $500 scholarships to the community’s workers, the program this year awarded...