Ecumen will ‘stay the course’ under new CEO Shelley Kendrick
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2019
Don’t expect extreme changes when Shelley Kendrick assumes the role of president and CEO at one of the country’s largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers, Ecumen, effective Feb. 4.
Poor sleep, daytime napping could be signs of Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2019
Poor-quality sleep could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, according to the findings of a new study, published Jan. 9 in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Cafaro, Klaassen, Mullen to be inducted into ASHA Senior Living Hall of Fame
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2019
Ventas CEO Debra A. Cafaro, Sunrise Senior Living founder Paul Klaassen and National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care co-founder Tony Mullen are the three 2019 inductees into the American Seniors...
With growth plans brewing, Aegis Living looks to former Starbucks executive to fill president’s role
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2019
Aegis Living has hired former Starbucks executive Kris Engskov to serve as the company’s new president as it percolates growth plans to meet an expected increase in demand from baby boomers.
Workforce issues loom large as 2019 begins, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2019
Workforce issues will continue to be a dominant challenge in the senior living industry in 2019, according to leaders of several organizations representing providers. But they are entering the new year...
How wayfinding can increase the feeling of security in your community
By
Lisa B. Bixler, AIA, CAPS, LEED AP
Colin Healy, CAPS, LEED GA
John Hrivnak, AIA, LEED AP
Dec 10, 2018
Wayfinding is more than signage. It can help visitors and residents feel welcome and secure in a senior living community.
4 reasons to wave the caution flag in senior housing construction
By
Matthew Huber
Dec 06, 2018
To rein in today’s rampant enthusiasm, avoid a potentially disastrous overbuilding scenario and the potential for rising loan defaults, industry players should consider four points.
Senior living communities must foster connection and engagement
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Dec 03, 2018
Senior living communities are succeeding with the connection dimension but still have work to do on the engagement side of the spectrum.
Some senior living operators may find Medicaid payment expansion tempting
By
John O'Connor
Nov 28, 2018
Senior living operators have historically not been involved in psychiatric care. But that soon could change. The reason: A recent Medicaid coverage expansion could lead to new business opportunities, a...
New association aims to feed appetite for senior living dining education, networking
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2018
The Senior Dining Association aims to fill a niche need for information and collaboration.