Uber reveals new product to help caregivers and home health agencies
By
Adam Healy
May 28, 2024
Uber recently announced a new service aimed at addressing the logistical challenges faced by family members and home care agencies.
Series on long-term care affordability, staffing, equity a ‘wake-up call,’ industry advocate says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 28, 2024
A special report published last week by CNHI News and the Associated Press that focused on several “issues and complications” in assisted living and other forms of long-term care is a “wake-up call...
More older adults becoming comfortable with using technology to help them age in place
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 28, 2024
Although fewer older adults say their homes are equipped to allow them to age in place in 2024 compared with 2023, more of them are getting comfortable with the idea of using assistive or health-related...
NIC Analytics report reveals inconsistencies in financing support, availability
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 28, 2024
The lending market for senior living and care properties remained low in the fourth quarter, according to a NIC lending trends report released Thursday by NIC Analytics.
Actions & Transactions, May 28
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 28, 2024
Shell Point Retirement Community to borrow $260M for expansion, including hurricane-grade shelter … Bethesda breaks ground on active adult community in Wilmar, MN … Blueprint advises Birchwood Healthcare...
High Mediterranean diet adherence tied to fewer anxiety, stress symptoms
May 24, 2024
No such association was seen for depression symptoms in older adults.
Report says ‘aspirational vision’ for assisted living unattainable without additional resources
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 24, 2024
A post-pandemic analysis of New Jersey’s long-term care industry, including assisted living, created an “aspirational vision” of what the industry could be, but the state’s failure to provide resources...
PACS Group subsidiaries to acquire 53 long-term care properties across 8 states
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 24, 2024
PACS Group is on an accelerated growth trajectory since going public earlier this month.
Hybrid-virtual home care model improves outcomes for veterans who live in remote locations
By
Adam Healy
May 23, 2024
An experimental virtual home care model achieved positive outcomes for community-dwelling veterans who live far from VA facilities.
Active adult consumers want a sense of community but are open to senior living if the need arises
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2024
Although some older adults choose active adult communities over independent living or continuing care retirement / life plan communities, the active adult sector does not appear to be “poaching” large...