Senior living building retrofits could be a model for defending against extreme weather
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 06, 2023
Five senior living sites chosen by HUD to receive funding to renovate their facilities with green, weather-resilient technology.
Online training program for assisted living develops out of home care program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2023
An online training program for assisted living caregivers is being developed and tested based on another program that was created for unlicensed caregivers of people living in the greater community.
Experts share ways to maximize organizational investment in training
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 31, 2023
Long-term care leaders and managers have “superpowers” that can improve their organizations’ return on investment in corporate training, according to experts speaking at a recent webinar sponsored...
Small dietary changes can lower carbon footprint
Oct 27, 2023
The total carbon footprint in United States would be reduced by >35% if all consumers switched to a lower carbon substitute.
Phone accessory aims to reduce racial bias endemic to diagnostic tools
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 27, 2023
A new tool that attaches to a smart phone is designed to screen for Alzheimer’s, via eyes, to avoid typical racial bias.
Ventas makes ‘significant progress’ toward ESG goals
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 26, 2023
Ventas has made “significant progress” toward meeting its environmental, social and governance objectives, the Chicago-based real estate investment trust’s chairman and CEO, Debra A. Cafaro, said...
Provider group releases report on leveraging technology for long-term care workforce needs
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 24, 2023
LeadingAge has released a new tool for members that helps outline the myriad technology solutions aimed at workforce needs for senior living.
Extended Reality the next frontier in training for nurses and healthcare professionals, VR developer...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 23, 2023
“Extended reality” options, such as VR and augmented reality, open up new avenues for training providers, a new white paper asserts.
Affordable senior housing communities share in $1.34M for ‘green energy’ upgrades
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 23, 2023
Sixteen federal affordable housing properties are on the receiving end of more $1.34 million in new loans and grants to implement energy efficiency and climate resilient upgrades.
CareTrust REIT implements ‘green lease’ strategy
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 13, 2023
A new “green lease” strategy is one of the efforts highlighted in CareTrust REIT’s third annual corporate sustainability report, released Wednesday.