Georgia ranks No. 1 as the best state to retire in and Maryland comes in last in a new list compiled by Bankrate.com.
Senior living and care lending ‘robust’ in first quarter: Ziegler survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 08, 2021
Lending to senior living and care operators appears to be picking up as the country opens up, according to respondents to a survey by specialty investment bank Ziegler and the National Investment Center...
Medicare beneficiaries can appeal gap in nursing home coverage, court rules
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 31, 2022
Thursday ruling from a three-judge appellate federal court in Connecticut paves the way for hundreds of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries to appeal non-coverage of nursing home care after hospital stays.
More steps per day may cut risk for incident diabetes in seniors
Jan 27, 2022
“It’s not enough for somebody to go on a walk once a week,” the lead author said in a statement. “Our study indicates that regular stepping is indicative of lower diabetes risk...
Senior living company to pay $518,060 in back wages, damages to 39 caregivers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 17, 2016
A senior living company in Washington state will pay $259,030 in back wages plus an equal, additional amount in damages, to 39 caregivers for violating minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair...
Brookdale tests Lyft in California
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 12, 2016
Brookdale is piloting use of the ride-hailing service Lyft in one of its communities in California, the country’s largest senior living provider announced Wednesday.
Taking pride in LGBT-friendly communities
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 03, 2019
Watermark Retirement Communities said is the first nationwide senior living company to pursue the top-level SAGE Platinum credentials for all 58 of its communities. Learn more, and find out how to submit...
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach named Best 55+ Community
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2019
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach has been named Best 55+ Community by 55places.com, the website announced Monday.
Osborn awards $50,000 in scholarships to employee children
By
Nicole Blanchard
Jun 29, 2022
The Osborn Residents’ Association has donated more than $50,000 in scholarships to employees’ children who are pursuing college degrees this year. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
More physical activity, less sitting may lower risk for stroke
Jun 07, 2022
Sedentary time, and longer bouts in particular, may increase the risk for stroke.