2021 began with the hope that the new COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to assisted living communities and nursing homes would help control a pandemic that had caused so much illness, death, loneliness,...
Teamwork helps senior living operators face Hurricane Florence
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2018
Holiday Retirement, Erickson Living, Brookdale Senior Living and other senior living companies are preparing for the potential arrival of Hurricane Florence, currently a Category 4 hurricane, at their...
‘It’s personal’ for new Masonic Homes Kentucky CEO
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2019
J Scott Judy is continuing his almost 15-year history with Masonic Homes Kentucky, Louisville, with a new role as CEO, but his connection to the profession, the organization, and the Masons, goes back...
Opportunities await beyond near-term challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2019
Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...
Continuity of care benefits those with dementia, healthcare system
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2016
Continuity of care for people who have dementia results in lower costs to the healthcare system and fewer adverse events for those with the disease, according to a new study.
People in the news, Aug. 29
Aug 29, 2017
Appointments and honors related to the American College of Health Care Administrators, Argentum, Blue Willow Systems, Erickson Living, LCB Senior Living, LeadingAge New York, Peconic Landing and Radiant...
Workforce issues loom large as 2019 begins, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2019
Workforce issues will continue to be a dominant challenge in the senior living industry in 2019, according to leaders of several organizations representing providers. But they are entering the new year...
5 big issues in senior living in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 29, 2016
Looking back on our coverage of the senior living industry and the issues that affected it in 2016, several common themes emerge. Five are detailed in this year-end review.
Kindness is good medicine
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2018
An act of generosity unexpectedly thrust one senior living CEO into the media spotlight, and he’s using the opportunity to “spread a message of kindness.”
More NPs could be solution to senior living care challenges, study says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2017
State regulations are hindering the ability of nurse practitioners to help meet the increasing demand for the care of older adults who live at assisted living communities or at home, according to researchers.