‘You are going to make it,’ AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson tells long-term care providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 11, 2022
Long-term care is going to survive. That’s the prediction President & CEO Mark Parkinson gave Monday during the opening general session of the AHCA/NCAL Conference & Expo.
‘Exceeding expectations’: Robot ElliQ speaks for lonely seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 02, 2023
Ninety-five percent of the seniors users of a certain tabletop robot said that it made them feel less lonely.
Seniorly announces 334 ‘best’ senior living communities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 12, 2024
Senior living review service Seniorly has announced the 334 senior living communities recognized in its annual Best of Senior Living Awards program. The San Francisco-based online platform said it chose...
Lifespace Communities to fund up to $143.4 million in Edgemere’s restructuring plan
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 20, 2022
Lifespace Communities will fund up to $143.3 million of the restructuring plan for its Edgemere continuing care retirement community in Dallas, the company said Monday.
New AI assistant promises to bridge service gaps facing residents and families
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2024
Yelp announced an AI-powered chatbot that could fills needs for users, whether the need is for personal care items or a new physician.
Want to keep employees? Offer a pension instead of a 401(k)
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 01, 2024
One way to entice employees to stay may be to offer them a pension instead of a hybrid retirement plan that is part pension and part 401(k), suggests a new report from the nonprofit National Institute...
American Healthcare REIT board neutral on newest unsolicited mini-tender offer
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 12, 2024
The American Healthcare REIT Board of Directors will remain neutral on an unsolicited mini-tender offer from CMG Partners, the company said Wednesday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Court approves ‘compromise’ QHC bankruptcy/debtor plan for Iowa provider
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 14, 2023
The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa ruled last week on a restructuring plan for QHC Facilities LLC and its 10 related nursing homes and assisted living communities, according to court...
Kendal credits resident experience for occupancy higher than national average
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 13, 2023
endal Corp., the Newark, DE-based supporting organization for the Kendal system of senior living and care communities, has achieved at least 90% occupancy in independent living in each of its eight life...
ACC: Semaglutide beneficial in obesity-related heart failure, type 2 diabetes
Apr 09, 2024
Larger reductions were seen in heart failure-related symptoms and physical limitations for patients with HFpEF and type 2 diabetes.