Senior living caregiver accused of killing 91-year-old resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2017
A caregiver at a senior living community in Georgia has been charged with neglect, aggravated battery and murder after he allegedly hit a 91-year-old resident and then refused to help him. The resident...
Second class of Spirit Awards features 6 inspirational women
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 09, 2023
Six women have been chosen as the second class of Spirit Award winners as part of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program.
The 4 top safety concerns in senior care — and how to address them
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2018
A new report from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety describes the top four security and safety concerns in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities and CCRCs,...
Report: Older adult oral health varies by state
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 04, 2016
States should mandate oral health services for those living in assisted living communities and other settings, as well as for those living at home, according to a new report.
CDC: 9 recommendations for safe senior driving
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2016
The risk of an older driver being injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident increases with age, but senior living community residents and other older adults can take several steps to reduce the likelihood,...
People in the news, Oct. 8
Oct 08, 2019
Appointments and promotions at American Senior Communities, Atria Senior Living, Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, BHI, Healthcare Management Partners, MBK Senior Living, National Placement & Referral...
93-year-old senior living resident wins Google contest
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 24, 2015
Florence Swanson’s illustration was one of six chosen by Google to be featured on its prototype self-driving cars in Austin, TX, early next year.
New law ‘ensures future viability’ of CCRCs, provider and resident groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2023
A bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will help ensure the future viability and financial strength of the continuing care retirement / life plan community model in Florida, according to...
Eldercare robots take a step closer to senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 08, 2016
Someday, it may be common for senior living residents and their caregivers to be assisted by robots, and sensors embedded throughout living spaces may be an integral part of healthcare. These technologies...