Technology has produced miracles in this sector for decades — from helping 70-year-olds defy the curse of failed hips and causing bone-deep pressure wounds to heal, to protecting mind-ravaged residents...
Updated Biodex website has new look, features
Sep 02, 2015
Biodex has updated its senior website with a new look and new features.
LCB breaks ground in Salem Woods
Jun 09, 2015
LCB Senior Living broke ground last week in New Hampshire on The Residence at Salem Woods. The 84-apartment is scheduled to open in spring 2016.
Drugs lead to trouble at three senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 15, 2015
Fentanyl, narcotics and a nebulizer figured into recent senior living-related incidents.
Caregiver arrested for moving resident bed away from call cord
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 29, 2017
A caregiver at a Georgia senior living community has been charged with reckless conduct after she allegedly moved the bed of a resident with dementia away from his call cord so he could not use it to request...
Many working women saving little for retirement years
By
John O'Connor
Nov 22, 2019
Women employed in senior living appear to be far less prepared for retirement than their male counterparts, a new report suggests.
More news for Friday, July 23
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 23, 2021
JEA Senior Living latest provider to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees … Assisted living owner, employee face neglect charges in death of resident hit by train … Missouri assisted living resident...
ACHCA launches new online portal
Jun 28, 2016
The American College of Health Care Administrators has launched a new online portal that includes a new association management system and online communities.
Judge rules in favor of residents of ‘unlivable’ assisted living community
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 09, 2015
A New York judge has ruled in favor of residents of an embattled assisted living facility who claim the facility’s owner is forcing them out so he can convert the building into high-end condos.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, April 22
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 22, 2021
Labor Department recovers $358K in back wages for Tennessee home healthcare workers … Global home health market projected to double by 2026 … Two organizations undergo coordinated effort to improve...