Argentum works on Plan B as weather thwarts fly-in
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2018
Argentum is planning to find additional ways to discuss the Government Accountability Office’s assisted living-related report, home- and community-based services and other issues after the second...
Mudslides force California CCRC evacuation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 12, 2018
A Southern California life plan community was evacuated Thursday due to the Montecito mudslides, caused by hillsides left vulnerable after the Thomas Fire and then rains.
Senior living operator’s wildfire response inspires abandonment law
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2019
A bill motivated by a California senior living operator’s handling of an evacuation during wildfires in 2017 was signed into law Wednesday by state Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California fire forces senior living community evacuations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 09, 2018
Residents and staff of senior living communities in Paradise, CA, were evacuated Thursday as a wildfire swept through the northern part of the state. At least one resident remained missing, however.
6 keys to protecting workers from the next public health emergency: experts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2023
Public health experts recently shared several recommendations for employers as well as federal, state and local agencies to protect workers should another public health emergency occur.
McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo is tomorrow!
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2018
The virtual doors to the second annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo will open at 10:30 EDT tomorrow, Wednesday, June 13.
Parkinson: 4 reasons operators will survive tough times
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2017
Las Vegas — Despite the “tough” political and regulatory environment, assisted living and skilled nursing providers “will make it through this. And many of you will not only survive;...
Bill requiring backup power disclosures to residents on way to becoming law
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 14, 2019
A bill requiring assisted living operators to inform prospective residents of a community’s emergency power preparations is headed to a governor’s office for signing after it passed in both houses...
Florida senior living residents return home six months after hurricane
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2019
Mathison Retirement Community in Panama City, FL, on Monday began welcoming back residents who had been gone since mid-October, when Hurricane Michael damaged the property.
Senior living communities welcome temporary residents during Hurricane Matthew
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2016
As the damage from Hurricane Matthew is assessed and flooding continues, senior living communities are giving thanks for one another.