While Brown University Professor Vince Mor’s accomplishments may be heralded in the long-term care profession, what may be less known is his dedicated work with the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode...
Model can predict cognitive decline in patients
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2019
People at risk for Alzheimer’s disease vary in how quickly cognitive decline may occur. But a new model predicts cognition test scores for up to two years and may lead to improving what medications are...
As assisted living operators look to the future, one strategy may depend on helping families navigate the ability to pay for care for their loved ones, housing experts said Tuesday.
Assisted living continues to grow rapidly in expanded markets
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
Assisted living growth continues to be concentrated in specific markets, with almost three-fourths of new construction in 10 metro markets, according to new findings released Thursday at the National Investment...
Mobile health apps don’t always work
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2014
Mobile health apps need more oversight, according to an article published in the July issue of New England Journal of Medicine.
AALNA falters in conference dates
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 21, 2014
Hey, did you hear the one about the long-term care conference that was scheduled on Christmas? Of course you didn’t, because it would never happen.
NorthStar Healthcare Income buys $639M CCRC portfolio
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 17, 2015
NorthStar Healthcare Income Inc. has closed on a $639.3 million portfolio of 15 continuing care retirement communities, the company has announced.
Judge reverses Medicare appeal ruling in inpatient rehab case
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 24, 2014
A federal District Court in Louisiana has reversed a Medicare Appeals Council ruling over denials for rehabilitation claims, including one involving an assisted living resident.
HUD explores allowing private investment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2019
A reform of the government’s senior housing portfolio that would allow private investment is underway, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
NorthStar adding 15 CCRCs: Portfolio now tops $2 billion
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2015
NorthStar Healthcare Income Inc. closed on a $639.3 million portfolio of continuing care retirement communities in mid-June.