‘Go for it.’ Leaders reflect on life on the leading edge of senior living and care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2023
CHICAGO — The future is bright for the long-term care industry, but its leaders must decide what they want the industry to be instead of waiting for tomorrow’s consumers to present a list of demands,...
People in the news, Aug. 30
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Foundry Commercial, iN2L + LifeLoop, Integral Senior Living, Ridgeline Management, TPG, the Vision Centre, Well-Spring...
Women now lead the way at 92 percent of Kendal affiliates
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2023
On the heels of Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26, one not-for-profit senior living organization is celebrating setting a new standard in leadership in senior living with women heading 11 of its 12 communities.
Risk assessments key to effective emergency preparedness plans
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2024
Emergency preparedness should be top of mind for all senior living providers, but the topic also is most likely to be shuffled off to the side until tragedy strikes.
ASHA, Argentum part of coalition calling for policies to expand housing supply
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 02, 2024
A broad coalition of senior living industry advocates and other housing-related groups is calling on Congress and the White House to expand the supply of affordable housing while lowering costs for providers.
Ventas seeks to exceed 2019 performance in 2023, CEO says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 13, 2023
Ventas is entering 2023 seeking to reach 2019 performance levels and then exceed them, Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro said during Friday’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 earnings call.
3Q progress creates ‘strong setup’ for 2023: Welltower CEO
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 09, 2022
Despite “flatish” earning trends, driven by headwinds including inflation, interest rates and utility expenses, Welltower CEO and Chief Investment Officer Shankh Mitra said he was pleased with the...
53 percent of Texas assisted living communities don’t have backup generators, state survey finds
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2022
Less than half of assisted living communities in Texas have backup generators, according to a survey of long-term care facilities conducted after a 2021 winter storm. By comparison, most nursing homes...
Music is ‘powerful tool’ for social connection, pain, mental health: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2024
From stress relief and improved mood, to maintaining a sharp mind and connections, music offers an abundance of health benefits for older adults, according to newly released research from the University...
Solar panels, vinyl siding recycling among senior living’s sustainability initiatives
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2023
A seven-acre solar panel project and a vinyl siding recycling program are among the latest sustainability initiatives from senior living operators.