Pandemic was ‘ignition switch’ to underscore quality-of-life issues for residents, staff: experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2022
Indoor air quality is one of the most significant factors in creating a healthy environment in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, according to panelists who spoke during a McKnight’s...
Older workers’ on-the-job injuries most expensive: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 26, 2023
Workers aged 60 or more years are injured less often on the job than workers in most other age groups, but their injuries cost the most to treat. That’s according to a report from insurance company Travelers.
Brawn meets beauty
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2016
Furniture and furnishings in the senior living setting cannot simply look good. They must also be capable of taking a beating. New innovations are blending comfort and durability.
CEO shares Hurricane Katrina memories, lessons
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 27, 2015
United Methodist Retirement Communities President and CEO John Thorhauer experienced Hurricane Katrina firsthand. Ten years later, he shares how the storm continues to affect his personal and professional...
Maintaining independence is biggest draw for potential senior living residents, study suggests
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2023
Highlighting their efforts to help residents maintain their independence may help senior living operators attract more residents than highlighting affordability, suggest the results of a McKinsey Health...
Brookdale Senior Living’s HealthPlus care coordination program expands to more communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 10, 2023
Brookdale Senior Living’s test of a value-based care coordination program for residents delivered “extremely promising” results, and the program now is being rolled out to additional communities,...
Combo platter
By
Julie E. Williamson
May 31, 2018
Prospective residents will turn to the competition if a community looks and feels dated, disjointed or otherwise uninviting. But operators need furniture that can withstand heavy use. Is it an impossible...
People in the news, June 18
By
Mallory Hackett
Jun 18, 2019
Appointments, promotions and other news at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Aegis Living West Seattle, Benchmark, CommCreative, Juniper Communities, LeadingAge, Maxwell Group, Oswego Health, Senior Living...
Partnerships, universal workers keys to successful middle market communities, execs say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
Relationships with third parties, the use of universal workers, pared-down offerings and strict expense control — but not skimping on quality — are keys to a successful senior living model serving...
Assisted living communities should be integrated into greater community, report recommends
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 08, 2022
Assisted living communities and other congregate care settings are “vital” and should be more fully integrated into surrounding communities through short-term respite care, adult day services, and...