New association aims to feed appetite for senior living dining education, networking
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2018
The Senior Dining Association aims to fill a niche need for information and collaboration.
144 senior living communities named ‘Caring Stars of 2019’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 13, 2018
Caring.com is releasing its list of “Caring Stars of 2019” today, and 144 senior living communities made the cut.
Midterm election results take Medicaid cuts off agenda for Congress, advocates believe
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2018
The outcome of the federal midterm elections makes it less likely that Medicaid funding cuts will be on the agenda for the next Congress, organizations representing senior living operators believe. Concerns...
Manhattan high-rise opening on track as Omega continues to expand senior housing presence
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2018
Omega and Maplewood’s senior living high-rise in Manhattan is on track to open late next year and is part of Omega’s increasing presence in senior living, company officials said Monday.
‘Painful’ Brookdale property transitions, sales help make HCP ‘unrecognizable’ from 2 years ago,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2018
Greatly reducing the concentration of Brookdale Senior Living properties in its portfolio has been part of a “whirlwind of activity” that has led to HCP being “very unrecognizable from the HCP of...
FDA approves a new flu drug for first time in almost 20 years
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2018
The FDA’s approval of a new flu treatment preceded the release of independent study results indicating that only 41% of U.S. older adults have been vaccinated this year. Antiviral drugs are not a...
7 highlights from Ventas’ third-quarter earnings call
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 29, 2018
Real estate investment trust Ventas held its third-quarter 2018 earnings call on Friday. Here are seven senior living-related highlights you need to know.
Vaulting to good health
Oct 24, 2018
Bob Aldredge, an 85-year-old resident of Otterbein Senior Life in Lebanon, OH, recently won a gold medal in an international pole vaulting competition. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
From skilled nursing to assisted living to another ‘true shift in the industry’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2018
Juniper Communities CEO Lynne Katzmann talks about how she grew her business, and where yours may be heading. And worm farms.
Admissions halted after home hides resident in closet during inspection, state says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2018
The Tennessee Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities has prohibited a residential home for the aged from admitting new residents after a worker allegedly tried to hide a resident in a closet during...