Senior living communities seeking to increase the number of people applying for open caregiver positions can learn a lesson from the data-crunchers at Textio.
Senior living resident won’t be charged in death of fellow resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
A 77-year-old resident of a Virginia assisted living community will not be indicted for an incident that resulted in the death of a fellow resident, state authorities have announced.
Police investigate senior living resident assault, death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2016
Police in Alexandria, VA, are investigating an assault at a senior living community that resulted in the death of a resident. The alleged attacker also reportedly was a resident.
Assisted living resident murder leads to call for more oversight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 26, 2016
A district attorney in Georgia is calling for more “oversight and accountability” of assisted living communities in the state after a resident’s body was found buried in a shed on the...
Former assisted living worker pleads guilty to charges related to resident buried on property
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2016
A former employee of a Georgia assisted living facility has pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of a resident whose remains were found buried in a shed on the facility’s property in August...
It’s official: President signs Older Americans Act
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2016
President Barack Obama signed the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act on April 19 after it had passed both chambers of Congress with unanimous support earlier this year.
Older Americans Act reauthorization appears destined for president’s desk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 21, 2016
A bill reauthorizing the Older Americans Act appears destined for the president’s desk after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a version of S. 192 March 21.
5 keys to fracture prevention
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 15, 2015
A new guideline aims to help older adults, their families and caregivers prevent fractures in residents of senior living communities.
Elder abuse tool leads to award
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2015
The Judge Edward Sosnick Courage to Lead Award has been given to someone who created ways to identify older adults at risk for financial exploitation.