1 year later: An update on the Welltower-ProMedica partnership … New York Times opinion piece says assisted living is “how not to grow old in America” … Drinking coffee may ease tremors in...
More news for Tuesday, Sept. 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2022
Senate Aging Committee members seek information on alleged Alzheimer’s research fraud … 14 state governors launch healthcare workforce collaborative … CMS: Free updated COVID-19 vaccines provide...
More news for Friday, April 8
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2022
CBRE Seniors Housing & Care Investor Survey identifies industry trends … Senior housing staffing shortages move from severe to moderate: NIC … CMS finalizes Medicare coverage policy for Alzheimer’s...
Public policy issues on agenda for Argentum ‘fly-in’
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 19, 2016
Approximately 100 senior living CEOs, senior vice presidents, executive directors and other leaders, as well as Argentum staff members, are descending on the nation’s capital Tuesday and Wednesday...
Virtual technology could offer real solutions for clinical, social challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2016
Senior living communities soon may be using virtual reality technology on a regular basis to help residents cross items off their bucket lists, engage with fellow residents and address physical issues.
Social isolation ‘cannot become the new normal,’ senators say during Aging Committee hearing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 12, 2020
Although social distancing has become a “core tool in our effort to save lives and help flatten the curve of COVID-19, social isolation cannot become the new normal, especially for our older adults population,”...
Argentum, Alzheimer’s Association issue calls to action for coordinated COVID-19 response
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 12, 2020
Argentum and the Alzheimer’s Association say coordinating the response to the COVID-19 pandemic will provide a broader understanding of the virus’ full effects in senior living and other settings.
Nurse shortage, higher acuity needs drive up assisted living costs 6.67%, Genworth says
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2018
A shortage of nurses and the increasing care needs of residents drove up assisted living costs more than costs for nursing homes, adult day centers or home healthcare over the past year, according to Genworth...
Senior living’s grand illusion needs a reality check
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2021
Senior living suffers from a grand illusion problem. Even in 2021, many of its practitioners insist it is primarily in the hospitality — rather than the healthcare — sector.
Minnix, mayor, merit: LeadingAge day one
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2015
The biggest announcement during Sunday’s opening session of the LeadingAge annual meeting involved the new name put forth for continuing care retirement community—life plan community—but the...