Justice Department acts to dismantle fraud schemes targeting elderly
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 22, 2016
The Justice Department and additional agencies Thursday announced enforcement actions and the execution of search warrants to combat a global network of mass mailing fraud schemes that they said collectively...
Reason for hope as World Alzheimer’s Month continues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 23, 2019
Days before World Alzheimer’s Day, which was Saturday, some bad news arrived about the search for a treatment. But there still are reasons for hope in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
Quality, safety, accountability vital, industry leaders say, as Washington Post report cites deaths at...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
Senior living industry leaders stressed their belief in the importance of quality, safety and accountability Sunday in response to a package of articles in the Washington Post titled “Memory Inc.,”...
Be mindful of these ways to reduce stress
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2016
Employees and employers alike may want to focus on the benefits of mini-meditation and mindfulness.
‘Best workplaces’ lists shine spotlight on senior living successes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2019
Senior living organizations’ successes in addressing the industry’s top challenge — recruiting and retaining employees — were the center of attention Thursday as Great Place to Work and Fortune...
Valeant in the hot seat at Senate committee hearing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2016
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International and its pricing practices were the focus of an April 27 hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
U.S., Dutch authorities target multimillion dollar scams against elderly
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 02, 2016
U.S. and Dutch authorities simultaneously took action against a man and two companies accused of defrauding thousands of older adults in the United States of more than $18 million a year through direct...
NCAL launches AL Cost Calculator to help operators demonstrate their value
Aug 17, 2018
The National Center for Assisted Living has launched the AL Cost Calculator, a web-based resident assessment tool that enables assisted living providers to assess how costs are allocated across residents.
Erickson Living tests two Lyft options for residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 27, 2017
Erickson Living is testing two options related to the ride-hailing service Lyft at two of the 19 continuing care retirement communities it manages.
29 states changed assisted living regulations over past year, report states
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2018
Twenty-nine states made changes to regulations, statutes and policies affecting assisted living from June 2017 and June 2018, according to a report issued Tuesday by the National Center for Assisted Living....