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Sep 15, 2017
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The 4 top safety concerns in senior care — and how to address them
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2018
A new report from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety describes the top four security and safety concerns in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities and CCRCs,...
A fine idea
Mar 16, 2016
An idea from the activity coordinator of a memory care wing of a retirement community have blossomed into a mural that can be enjoyed by residents and their families as well as staff members. Read more,...
The other drugs that should concern senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Much attention has been paid to reducing the off-label use of antipsychotic medications in older adults, but researchers say the inappropriate use of another class of psychotropic drugs is even more common—and...
Memory care provider fined $10,500, almost loses license over pandemic-related safety citations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2021
A senior living operator has been fined $10,500, but avoided a move to have its Florida operating license revoked, because a state health inspector said that a community did not provide a “safe and decent...
Anthem making progress under LTC Properties’ watchful eye
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2018
Anthem Memory Care continues to make progress on community occupancy and leadership stability, LTC Properties’ Chairman, President and CEO Wendy Simpson said Thursday during a first-quarter 2018...
High ratings fuel recognition for 1,600 senior living operators
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2017
SeniorAdvisor.com announced that more than 1,600 senior living communities have been recognized as among the best in the business.
Learn about Montessori in memory care and earn a CE credit Oct. 4
Sep 12, 2017
Participants in an Oct. 4 McKnight’s Senior Living webinar will earn one CE credit while learning about emerging trends in Alzheimer’s disease and how one senior living operator is using Montessori...
Stand-alone memory care properties challenge LTC Properties in second quarter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2017
LTC Properties has issued a default notice to the primary operator of stand-alone memory care communities in its portfolio and is planning to transition two properties away from the other operator of stand-alone...