Senior Sleuths exhibits new cognitive activity at Argentum
Apr 16, 2019
Senior Sleuths is designed to be a turnkey immersive group experience that senior living community activities directors can use to sharpen residents’ cognitive abilities.
Frailty could make older adults more susceptible to dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2019
Older adults who are frail are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s dementia, new research published in The Lancet Neurology journal suggests.
College student to bring music with move into CCRC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2016
Vocal performance major Haley Jenkins will perform twice a month for residents. In exchange, she’ll receive free room, board and utilities, but she says that the arrangement appealed to her for other...
Eight charged since March creation of Elder Abuse Task Force, attorney general says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2019
Eight defendants have been charged since an Elder Abuse Task Force with industry representation was established in March, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Making a lasting impression
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 25, 2015
McKnight’s Senior Living offers plenty of opportunities for you to share news and interact with your colleagues. Find out more here.
Drumroll, please
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2021
The wait is almost over. Wednesday, we begin announcing the 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
Senior living community faces new lawsuits seeking $2 million related to suspected serial killer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 06, 2020
A Texas retirement community is facing two new lawsuits — each seeking more than $1 million — from the adult children of two former residents, who assert the community didn’t do enough to protect...
Mather LifeWays unveils new name, logo, tagline as part of rebranding initiative
Oct 22, 2019
Evanston, IL-based Mather LifeWays has changed its name to Mather and unveiled a new logo and tagline as part of a rebranding initiative announced Monday.
Bill seeks to reduce fraud against seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2017
Two senators have introduced a bill with the goal of making it easier for financial institutions to report to authorities suspected fraud against older adults. Will the third time be the charm for the...
Assisted living owner to pay residents $3.35 million to close building
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 02, 2016
The owner of a Brooklyn, NY, assisted living building will pay its five remaining residents $533,333 each to vacate the premises by Aug. 31 and also will pay the estates of 11 former residents.