Urgency of senior living move-ins has changed little since before pandemic
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 11, 2023
Despite earlier speculation, the pandemic didn’t affect the urgency of prospective residents looking to move into senior living communities. That’s according to an article in the most recent issue...
Nursing school enrollment declines
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 11, 2023
The number of students enrolling baccalaureate nursing programs decreased by 1.4% last year, reversing a 20-year period growth trend in enrollment, according to a recent report from the American Association...
Continuing Care Hall of Fame to induct Leary, Proctor, Townsley, Van Scoyoc
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2023
Mary Leary, Stephen Proctor, Scott Townsley and Gardner Van Scoyoc will be inducted into the Continuing Care Hall of Fame Nov. 5 in Chicago.
Online reviews, ratings earn 44 senior living communities awards for activities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 08, 2023
Forty-four senior living communities have been recognized by A Place for Mom for the quality and breadth of activities offered to residents.
Alzheimer’s blood tests claim ‘very high accuracy’ via screening results, latest research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
A new blood test could provide an efficient and simple thumbs-up, thumbs-down method for screening for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.
New certification program seeks to reduce claims risk for senior living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2023
Lack of information, unmet needs and expectations, and lack of staff education and training are the main drivers of claims in senior living. But one industry expert is launching a risk management and culture...
Unions make economy ‘more equitable and robust,’ Treasury Department says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 07, 2023
“Pro-union policy can make a real difference to middle-class households by raising their incomes, improving their work environments, and boosting their job satisfaction. In doing so, unions can help...
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine shields against highly mutated new variant
Sep 06, 2023
Scientists found that the variant appears to be less concerning than initially thought, with data showing that it is 60% less infectious than XBB.1.5 variants.
Brookdale, Welltower maintain top positions on ASHA 50 lists of operators, owners
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2023
Brookdale Senior Living and real estate investment trust Welltower have maintained their top spots on the 2023 American Seniors Housing Association’s lists of the 50 largest senior living operators and...
Demand for healthcare workers still outpaces supply
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 06, 2023
Although the unemployment rate sits at 3.8% as of Friday, the healthcare industry remains an outlier.