$4 billion increase in Alzheimer’s funding needed to prevent ‘catastrophe,’ coalition with provider...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2023
Funding the national response to Alzheimer’s and related dementias is a “national priority, economic and budgetary necessity, health and moral imperative,” according to a coalition of 360 organizations...
Senior living nurse job satisfaction heavily influenced by culture, leadership: MIT report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 19, 2023
Job dissatisfaction and burnout among nurses is fueled by “out of touch” managers and “disconnected” senior executive leadership, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Building back occupancy is priority for Brookdale, CEO says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2022
With overall weighted average occupancy at 74.6% across its communities in the second quarter, Brookdale Senior Living is focused on building occupancy back to a pre-pandemic level of 85% and then will...
People in the news, Feb. 2
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2021
Appointments, promotions and news at Accolade, AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, ATI Physical Therapy, Atria Senior Living, Discovery Senior Living, Genacross Lutheran Services,...
Pandemic highlights senior living’s ‘integral’ role in reducing social isolation: ASHA issue brief
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 25, 2022
The social opportunities ingrained within senior living settings uniquely position communities to reduce isolation and promote connection among older adults, according to a new report.
Assisted living operators can change ‘long-term care’ narrative through partnerships
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2022
When it comes to “long-term care,” assisted living tends to be ignored. But providers can change that narrative by networking and being full partners in opportunities, especially when it comes to clinical...
CDC: Senior living COVID-19 guidance remains unchanged; ‘We’re not there yet’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 20, 2021
“We’re not there yet.” That’s the message from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to operators of independent living, assisted living, continuing care retirement and affordable...
Senior living takes lead in COVID-19 vaccination mandates, holds breath on workforce effects
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 02, 2021
The senior living industry is leading corporate America in mandating COVID-19 vaccination, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Brookdale expects COVID-19 expenses to reach $50 million for quarter, CEO says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2020
When it comes to COVID-19, Brookdale President and CEO Lucinda “Cindy” Baier said, shareholders and potential investors typically want to hear about four areas: protocols and progress on COVID-19 testing...
Florida’s ‘deadliest storm’ challenges some providers; others step in to help
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2022
Senior living providers in high-risk areas have coordinated resident evacuations and struggled with power outages as Hurricane Ian moved through Florida, whereas those in areas spared by the storm have...