CVS says long-term care business ‘on track’ despite operating income decrease
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2019
CVS continues to “work diligently in driving growth for the assisted living space” through its Omnicare long-term care pharmacy business, CVS President and CEO Larry Merlo said Wednesday during the...
Computers increasingly lure older adults to sedentary life, risking health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2019
An increasing percentage of Americans aged 65 or more years have been spending time sitting at computers, despite public health messages that such inactivity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease,...
Argentum announces apprenticeship, workforce data service and more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2019
The first-ever national apprenticeship for nursing assistants and other caregivers in senior living and a new data service to help operators with their staffing plans were among the announcements Tuesday...
People in the news, April 16
Apr 16, 2019
Appointments and promotions at Ascension Living, Allbridge, The Avamere Family of Companies, Axxess, Benchmark Senior Living, Greenbrier Senior Living, HJ Sims, IntegraCare, Integral Senior Living, It’s...
Meal upgrade
By
John Andrews
Apr 15, 2019
Food quality is one of the main reasons residents choose to stay. And operators are getting the message, loud and clear.
Medication assistance
By
John Hall
Apr 15, 2019
More operators are turning to pharmacy service providers for expertise and service. As for the many possible reasons, let us count the ways…
Tech earns its pay
By
Julie E. Williamson
Apr 15, 2019
IT is making a big splash when it comes to labor management. From recruiting, to hiring to training to career paths, tech tools are opening up new doors — and there’s more to come.
People in the news, April 2
Apr 02, 2019
Appointments and promotions at Leisure Care, Lifespace Communities, Senior Living Communities, Senior Source Consulting Group, Solutions Advisors Group, Watercrest Senior Living Group, Watermark Retirement...
Expect increased labor costs this year: white paper
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 15, 2019
An expanding economy and tight labor market will lead to increased labor costs for senior living operators this year, predict the authors of a new white paper from Argentum.
Biofilms pose a serious health risk; here’s how to combat them
By
Robert Kravitz
Mar 07, 2019
Biofilms can develop in any facility, but in a senior living community, they can pose a serious health risk. The elimination of biofilm has three components.