McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program now open for entries
May 13, 2019
The competition features two tracks — one for senior living, and one for skilled nursing — with six categories each.
HCP announces $558 million in senior living acquisitions as portfolio repositioning continues
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 03, 2019
Activity occurring after the end of the first quarter dominated much of HCP’s first-quarter earnings call Thursday, with the real estate investment trust announcing $558 million in senior living acquisitions...
CVS says long-term care business ‘on track’ despite operating income decrease
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2019
CVS continues to “work diligently in driving growth for the assisted living space” through its Omnicare long-term care pharmacy business, CVS President and CEO Larry Merlo said Wednesday during the...
Computers increasingly lure older adults to sedentary life, risking health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2019
An increasing percentage of Americans aged 65 or more years have been spending time sitting at computers, despite public health messages that such inactivity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease,...
Argentum announces apprenticeship, workforce data service and more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2019
The first-ever national apprenticeship for nursing assistants and other caregivers in senior living and a new data service to help operators with their staffing plans were among the announcements Tuesday...
People in the news, April 16
Apr 16, 2019
Appointments and promotions at Ascension Living, Allbridge, The Avamere Family of Companies, Axxess, Benchmark Senior Living, Greenbrier Senior Living, HJ Sims, IntegraCare, Integral Senior Living, It’s...
People in the news, April 2
Apr 02, 2019
Appointments and promotions at Leisure Care, Lifespace Communities, Senior Living Communities, Senior Source Consulting Group, Solutions Advisors Group, Watercrest Senior Living Group, Watermark Retirement...
Expect increased labor costs this year: white paper
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 15, 2019
An expanding economy and tight labor market will lead to increased labor costs for senior living operators this year, predict the authors of a new white paper from Argentum.
People in the news, March 5
Mar 05, 2019
Appointments and promotions at Atlas Senior Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Bethesda Health Group, Cadence Living, Charter Senior Living, Discovery Senior Living, Eldermark Software, Erickson Living,...
Study unearths predictive features of Alzheimer’s disease
By
John O'Connor
Jan 31, 2019
Researchers at the University of California have used algorithms to identify potential blood-based markers of Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery could lead to earlier diagnoses and spur non-invasive...