Two recent news stories may have you re-examining your emergency preparedness plans, especially as they pertain to fires. Two experts share tips.
4 residents presumed dead after Pennsylvania CCRC fire as Idaho operator recovers from a blaze
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 21, 2017
Four residents of a Pennsylvania retirement community remained missing Monday and were presumed dead after a five-alarm fire at the community that began Thursday. Across the country in Idaho, another senior...
Residents missing after five-alarm fire at Pennsylvania CCRC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2017
An undisclosed number of residents remained unaccounted for Sunday, three days after a five-alarm fire began at a Pennsylvania continuing care retirement community, injuring 27, according to authorities.
LeadingAge leaders share a plan for ‘turbulent times’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 31, 2017
The past year has been one of “natural disasters and political upheaval,” LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan told those attending Monday’s general session at the LeadingAge...
People in the news, Sept. 5
Sep 05, 2017
Appointments, promotions and awards related to Ascension Living, Erickson Living, HCP, It’s Never 2 Late, the National Council on Aging, National Health Investors, StoneGate Senior Living, Watercrest...
$100,000 grant will help wellness program improve software
Dec 13, 2016
A $100,000 grant from the not-for-profit Aging in America will enable Vitalize 360, a joint venture between Hebrew SeniorLife and Kendal, to improve its software to promote healthful aging.
People in the news, Nov. 15
Nov 15, 2016
Appointments, promotions and awards related to the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Anthem Memory Care, Brookdale Senior Living, Clearwater Senior Living, HCP, LCB...
Prepare now for the coming shift in resident engagement
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Sep 06, 2016
If offering an extensive variety of activities is your idea of resident engagement, think again. New research identifies four key dimensions of engagement.
Kendal Corp. names new president and CEO
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2016
Sean M. Kelly has succeeded the retiring John Diffey as Kendal Corp.’s president and CEO, effective Jan. 1.
Continuing Care Hall of Fame inducts first two honorees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 28, 2015
The Continuing Care Hall of Fame inducted its first two honorees in 2015.