ASHA launches second phase of consumer campaign to build confidence in industry
Oct 29, 2020
The American Seniors Housing Association announced Wednesday that it has begun the second phase of a public relations campaign promoting the senior living industry in the midst of the pandemic.
Stun gun factors in neglect sentence for assisted living owner
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 02, 2016
An assisted living operator, sentenced for neglect, told a court that she was aware that employees were hitting, kicking and using a stun gun on a male resident because he would not listen to them or would...
Legionnaires’ bacteria found in community’s water supply
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2015
A Jacksonville, FL, senior living community planned to decontaminate its water system Aug. 14 after two residents fell ill with pneumonia caused by the bacteria associated with Legionnaires’ disease.
Limit visitors to address ‘significant challenge’ of COVID-19, AHCA / NCAL says; Argentum, Brookdale...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2020
Assisted living communities should limit access to only those individuals who are critical to the operational or care needs of their buildings in order to prevent “dire consequences” that could result...
New program will train nurses for work outside hospitals
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2016
The Rutgers School of Nursing will train nurses to work in continuing care retirement communities and other nonhospital settings through a new residency program, the school announced Monday.
Leaving words of thanks
Nov 23, 2022
Morning Pointe Senior Living communities across the southeastern United States set up Thankful Trees this month. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
LPN took residents’ oxycodone, police say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 07, 2017
A former licensed practical nurse at a Pennsylvania continuing care retirement / life plan community has been charged with taking opioid pain medication that had been prescribed for residents.
AL owner sues adult children for $50 million
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2016
The owner of an assisted living community in New York City is suing five adult children of residents for $50 million because they will not move their parents so that he can sell the property to a developer.
10 senior living design trends for 2019
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2018
Austin, TX-based firm StudioSIX5 is predicting several senior living interior design trends for 2019.
6 business opportunities for those serving older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2016
Six areas of business opportunity exist for those serving older adults and the people who care for them, according to the Caregiving Innovation Frontiers study recently issued by the AARP and Parks Associates.