No end in sight for construction labor shortage, experts say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 30, 2022
The labor shortage in construction isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, it is expected to intensify over the next six months, Bisnow reported.
SNF faces appeal in wrongful death suit, resident’s competency to sign arbitration agreement
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 10, 2021
The Pennsylvania Superior Court on Thursday vacated a lower court’s decision to send to arbitration a wrongful death claim against Timber Ridge Health Care Center.
Retired Americans returning to workforce amid rising wages, inflation
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 21, 2022
Retirees are returning to the workforce to reap higher wages and keep up with record inflation, according to an analysis released by Magnify Money earlier this month.
Resident advocates call for reforms after announced closing of assisted living community
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 28, 2022
The impending closure of a Beverly, MA, assisted living community highlights the need for additional regulations to protect assisted living residents, according to advocates for older adults in the state.
Boutique dining service starts up in life plan communities segment
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 05, 2021
With financial backing from Elinor North America, start-up Culinesse is broadening its ambition to serve up culinary feasts in the life plan community segment of senior living.
Bickford, Kendal continue senior living expansion into home care
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 04, 2021
Two senior living providers announced expansions into home care on Thursday.
Healthcare industry leads the list of weakest passwords, security breaches
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 25, 2022
The healthcare industry leads the list of most breached sectors with some of the weakest passwords out there, according to a recent study by proprietary password manager NordPass.
Recent case a reminder to call police if criminal conduct against a resident is suspected
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 18, 2022
A recent case in California is a reminder that any long-term care facility administrator suspecting abuse or “any type of criminal activity” should call the police immediately, regardless of the state...
Long-term inflation threatens life plan community margins
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 27, 2022
Life plan communities can weather the challenges brought about by inflation for now, but long-term inflation stretching into next year would pressure margins, according to Fitch Ratings.
American House enters Tennessee market with 13 former Eclipse properties
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 05, 2022
Southfield, MI-based American House Senior Living Communities entered the Tennessee market this week with a management agreement for 13 Ventas-owned properties formerly managed by Eclipse Senior Living.