Appointments, promotions and awards at Covenant Retirement Communities, Erickson Living, Front Porch, Green Hill, Jewish Home, Peconic Landing, Touchmark, Van Dyk Health Care, Watercrest and more.
People in the news, Aug. 28
Aug 28, 2018
Appointments at AgeWell Living, CJE SeniorLife and Primrose Retirement Communities.
Assisted living community sued for resident disappearance, death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 04, 2016
The son of an assisted living resident who wandered away from the community and was found dead 10 months later is suing the community.
Nurse shortage, higher acuity needs drive up assisted living costs 6.67%, Genworth says
By
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...
Autumn’s new program aims to help assisted living residents age in place
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 09, 2017
When Florida-based Autumn Senior Living opens three new communities in early 2018, they will offer a new concept for the company, what it is calling I-Lite Assisted Living.
A true ‘Residence’
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2015
If the top three point of emphasis for real estate are “location, location and location,” The Residence at Cedar Dells certainly meets the criteria.
Healthcare professionals key in financial abuse reporting system detailed in SEC white paper
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 19, 2018
Healthcare professionals caring for older adults would play a key role in a new communication system — described in a recently released white paper from the Securities and Exchange Commission — that...
Assisted living, memory care licensure efforts on hold in Minnesota
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2018
Assisted living and memory care community operators in Minnesota have at least a temporary reprieve from efforts by the governor and some state legislators to license their facilities.
Reported senior living theft uncovers extensive fraud scam by former home health aide
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 22, 2022
Following an extensive investigation into thefts at several independent and assisted living communities, Massachusetts police are working to reunite residents with their stolen jewelry and valuables.
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...