‘Silver wave’ will affect some real estate markets more than others as older adults move to senior...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 04, 2019
Certain markets will be saturated with housing for sale over the next 20 years as baby boomers’ homes are sold, according to a new analysis from Zillow.
How new technology will change the game for assisted living
By
Shelley Symonds
Jun 06, 2019
Some simple, easy-to-use and next-generation technology solutions are or will be available soon to help you span the continuum of care with ease.
AI-enabled neck patch ensures healthcare data won’t get stuck in patients’ throats
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
A new flexible patch that goes over a patient’s throat can collect data on dysphagia or respiratory issues.
Form meets function
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2016
Eye-grabbing furnishings can make an initial positive impression on prospective
residents and their families. But vendors remind us that looks are only part of the equation.
Senior living affected as LGBT individuals get protection on the job but not for healthcare
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2020
Senior living organizations are applauding Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that existing federal law forbids job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation of transgender status.
Brookdale braces for challenges for rest of year
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2017
Brookdale Senior Living executives said Tuesday that they expect the rest of 2017 to be “challenging” but that they are pleased with the progress they are making on improving the company’s...
Rent increase, acquisitions up revenue, income despite occupancy decline at Ensign
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 06, 2018
Revenue and income were up in Ensign Group’s assisted living and independent living services segment in the second quarter compared with the same quarter of 2017, as acquisitions and rent increases...
AI revolution will disproportionately affect women, but probably not in healthcare, report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 31, 2023
AI could cut into working hours for women-dominated roles, a new study shows, but that probably won’t apply to the healthcare industry.
Lutheran Home plans to become part of Methodist-affiliated organization
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2020
Lutheran Home at Concord Reserve, located in the Cleveland suburb of Westlake, plans to affiliate with Life Enriching Communities, based almost four hours away in the Cincinnati suburb of Loveland, the...
How to prevent the spread of infectious disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2016
Use these tips from the CDC to ensure that your residents and staff are safe and that your community is attractive to potential partners in the healthcare system.