Assisted living community uses Alexa-powered devices to increase resident-staff engagement
By
Christine Birkner
May 25, 2023
An assisted living community and technology provider used an Alexa-powered device to increase resident-staff engagement.
Supreme Court case appears favorable toward employer in unionization dispute
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 25, 2024
The Supreme Court appeared Tuesday to be leaning in favor of coffee chain Starbucks in a union-related lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board that could affect all types of business owners.
Proposed merger ‘best path forward’ for DHC, REIT says, but shareholder group disagrees
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 24, 2023
The “inconsistent” performance of the senior housing properties in Diversified Healthcare Trust’s portfolio is one reason that the Newton, MA-based real estate investment trust’s previously announced...
CCRC files for Chapter 11 for third time in 9 years
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 27, 2023
A continuing care retirement / life plan community on Long Island filed for bankruptcy protection last month for the third time in nine years in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Assisted living benefits hold steady, while sign-on bonuses lose luster
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2023
Most respondents to a new assisted living salary and benefits survey indicated that they provide fringe benefits to employees, although the size of and eligibility for those benefits varies widely by region.
Philips suspends US sales of CPAP, ventilator machines after recall
Jan 29, 2024
Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021, Philips Respironics announced Monday that it would halt sales of all such machines within the United States.
$1 billion contract supports veterans’ telehealth, tech-enabled care
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 23, 2023
AI-giant Iveda, in partnership with Movement Interactive, announced Thursday that it had received an eight-year Veterans Affairs contract worth just over $1 billion to use IvedaCarea and IvedaAI for telehealth...
New wearable device treats Parkinson’s disease tremors
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 15, 2023
A new wearable device that can treat Parkinson’s disease tremors has hit the market and could make a difference for senior living residents.
FDA approves updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Oct 04, 2023
The updated shot is expected to better target variants that are circulating now and help prevent hospitalization and death from the virus.
Senior living market ripe for development, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 24, 2024
The senior living landscape is ripe for development thanks to market fundamentals, extended construction timelines and growing occupancy, according to experts with the National Investment Center for Seniors...