Legislation, commission suggested to address ‘retirement crisis’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 07, 2019
Leaders and witnesses at a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing Wednesday had suggestions for addressing what the committee called “a retirement crisis” — the fact that most Americans may not...
Presbyterian Senior Living, Westminster Communities of Florida explore possible merger
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 30, 2019
Dillsburg, PA-based Presbyterian Senior Living and Orlando, FL-based Westminster Communities of Florida announced Monday that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore a possible...
Resources aim to prevent financial exploitation of older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 15, 2016
Government agencies and other organizations highlighted resources to help prevent the financial exploitation of older adults on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Baseball players move into senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 13, 2016
Four players on a farm team for the Chicago Cubs are residing for free in senior living communities during this year’s baseball season.
Idaho community appeals license revocation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 08, 2016
An Idaho Department of Health and Welfare administrator is expected to rule later this month on whether a Boise assisted living community will be allowed to accept new residents again.
399 senior living communities recognized for providing ‘superior customer experience’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2022
In total, 361 assisted living communities across 38 states and 38 independent living communities across 21 states were honored.
156 senior living and care communities named ‘Caring Stars of 2021’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 17, 2020
A total of 156 senior living and care communities in 37 states are being recognized as “Caring Stars of 2021” by Caring.com, the review and referral website announced this morning. It’s the tenth...
‘Point person’ for questions leads to improved health, quality of life for senior living residents
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 23, 2019
A key to improved health and quality of life for senior living residents — including fewer hospitalizations, fewer emergency department and clinic visits, and an ability to stay at the same level of...
Free meals for federal workers is ‘right thing to do,’ senior living company owner says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 24, 2019
Wayne L. Kaplan says it was an easy decision to offer free meals to federal workers who aren’t being paid during the partial government shutdown.
National trade association formed for senior living referral agents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2017
A new national trade association for organizations that provide referrals and placements to senior living communities hopes to advance the profession, educate others about it and increase professional...