New contenders are challenging staffing as the issue most top-of-mind for senior living operators, according to participants in a panel discussion at the Oct. 15 NCAL Day that preceded the American Health...
Parkinson: 4 reasons operators will survive tough times
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2017
Las Vegas — Despite the “tough” political and regulatory environment, assisted living and skilled nursing providers “will make it through this. And many of you will not only survive;...
Florida regulator moves to close ALF affiliated with rehab center that lost 12 residents after Irma
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2017
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration has taken actions to close an assisted living community owned by the same company that owns the rehabilitation center where a Hurricane Irma-related air...
Senate bill would create advisory committee on protecting seniors during emergencies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2017
A 15-member panel would advise local, state and government officials on how to prepare and care for older adults during emergency situations under a bill introduced Tuesday by four senators and discussed...
Florida governor gives assisted living communities 60 days to get generators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2017
Following the death of eight residents of a facility that lost air conditioning as a result of Hurricane Irma, Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Saturday gave all assisted living communities and nursing homes...
Senior living companies launch Harvey relief efforts as Irma looms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2017
As senior living providers in Florida brace for the possible effects of Hurricane Irma, operators with properties in Texas are beginning relief efforts to help those affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm...
Senior living continues to respond to Harvey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2017
Senior living organizations in Texas and elsewhere continue to respond to the needs created by Tropical Storm Harvey.
Long after Harvey fades, this image will linger
By
John O'Connor
Aug 31, 2017
Hurricane Harvey has caused never-before-seen flood damage across southeastern Texas. Unless you are physically there, it can hard to put your head around its impact. That is, unless you take a look at...
The weather outside doesn’t have to be frightful
By
Rockland Berg
Mar 13, 2017
Communities in unfortunate locations could be snowed in, flooded, caught up in gusty hurricanes, struck by tornados or covered in sheets of ice. Communities can be proactive, however.
7 best practices for weathering a crisis
By
Mary Beth Farrell
Feb 13, 2017
Regardless of the scope or cause of the emergency, senior living communities of all sizes in any location can benefit from being prepared for any potential disaster.