Consider effects on employee retirement plans when planning mergers, acquisitions, expert says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 01, 2023
Merger and acquisition activity in senior living and care has been flowing at a record pace throughout this year. But operators should not overlook the effects on employees’ retirement plans when making...
Benefits of dapagliflozin in heart failure similar for men, women
Nov 16, 2022
The primary end point similarly was reduced for men and women with dapagliflozin; no differences were seen in secondary outcomes or safety events.
Firms active in long-term care recognized for energy efficiency improvement efforts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2023
Several companies operating in, investing in or serving senior living and care recently were honored by the federal government for their energy efficiency improvement efforts.
SCOTUS places ‘tombstone’ on Chevron doctrine, upending operation of federal agencies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2024
A Supreme Court decision handed down Friday morning could transform the way federal agencies operate, providing the basis for senior living operators and other companies to challenge agency decisions.
Walmart to shut down virtual care platform and health centers, as profits sputter
By
Adam Healy
May 03, 2024
Walmart disclosed it will pull the plug on its health and virtual care delivery products as a result of high operational costs.
Denise Robertson, chief operating officer at Northern Iowa Therapy, has been recognized in the Business Partner category of the 2023 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards.
Robot incorporates ChatGPT, tai-chi and bubble blowing for senior entertainment
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
A new robot created by a startup Andromeda Robotics uses ChatGPT and possesses various capabilities like blowing bubbles and leading Tai-Chi.
Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior living portfolio sees month-over-month improvements
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 25, 2023
The performance of Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio, or SHOP, improved slightly in September, despite the company’s uphill climb with a post-pandemic recovery. That’s...
High-tech ‘bike-helmet’ part of emerging field of light therapy for dementia, Alzheimer’s
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Light therapy is one way that seniors can both maintain and monitor their brain and cognitive function, one tech company co-founder says.
Uptick in demand means opportunities for senior living investors: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 25, 2023
The long-term outlook for the US senior living market is positive, according to Berkadia’s US Seniors Housing Commentary for Spring 2023.