93-year-old senior living resident wins Google contest
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 24, 2015
Florence Swanson’s illustration was one of six chosen by Google to be featured on its prototype self-driving cars in Austin, TX, early next year.
It’s here! ‘McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony is tonight; Forum is Wednesday
By
Liza Berger
May 18, 2021
The third annual 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum is taking place today and Wednesday.
Getting ready for an excellent adventure
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 01, 2016
The Center for Excellence in Assisted Living’s Randy Slikkers talks about the organization’s strategic vision for the future.
HVAC systems must be adapted to lower risk of infectious diseases, EPA expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2022
Building HVAC systems weren’t necessarily designed to help protect against infectious diseases, but senior living providers can adapt those systems to provide increased protections to occupants, according...
Snapchat video leads to arrest of three senior living workers
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 10, 2018
Three employees of a Georgia senior living community have been arrested after allegedly making a Snapchat video instead of monitoring a resident while she waited for a hospice nurse.
New Disney business will develop residential communities with 55+ housing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 17, 2022
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to introduce Storyliving by Disney master-planned communities that include 55+ housing.
A Babe Ruth story got Pathway to Living’s new VP hooked on senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2020
Mike Ulm almost never got started in the industry, and then he met an Orioles-loving resident. Now he is using his experience to help create a new culture and brand loyalty.
Senior living payroll clerk allegedly stole $256,000 from employer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2017
A payroll administrator for a California senior living operator has been charged with seven felonies after allegedly embezzling more than $256,000 from her employer by funneling funds to other accounts...
Front Porch, Covia to affiliate to become senior living, affordable housing giant
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2020
The boards of Front Porch and Covia voted Monday to affiliate, a decision that will create one of the largest not-for-profit senior living and affordable housing providers in the country.
Cost could prevent older adults from benefiting from ride-hailing services: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2019
Results of a new study suggest possible health and quality-of-life benefits when older adults use on-demand ride-hailing services such as the ones that have been tested and used by senior living operators....