HVAC systems must be adapted to lower risk of infectious diseases, EPA expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2022
Building HVAC systems weren’t necessarily designed to help protect against infectious diseases, but senior living providers can adapt those systems to provide increased protections to occupants, according...
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.
Assisted living staff need training to recognize, intervene in resident-to-resident aggression: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2024
A high prevalence of resident-to-resident aggression in assisted living communities points to a need for staff member training to recognize the causes of that aggression as well as clearer policy guidance...
Assisted living will ‘meet its promise’ by providing services consumers want, experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2024
Through the evolution of the assisted living model, the needs of residents have become more challenging, staffing shortages have worsened, regulations have become more complex, financing and accessibility...
‘Misallocation’ of COVID-19 vaccines led to preventable deaths of older adults: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 16, 2024
Older adults in New York City may have missed out on timely COVID-19 vaccinations — and possibly died — due to a misallocation of resources that allowed younger adults in wealthy neighborhoods to jump...
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...
Senate report contains to-do list to beef up emergency preparedness in assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2023
Federal, state and local government agencies should require assisted living providers to improve disaster planning, increase transparency and have emergency backup power, recommends a new Senate report...
Brookdale, Enlivant, LCS tops in JD Power 2022 Senior Living Satisfaction Study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2022
Brookdale Senior Living and Enlivant tied with the highest overall satisfaction scores among assisted living and memory care providers in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study.
Middle-income Amerians nearing retirement face worsening health, fewer resources
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2023
Middle-income Americans nearing retirement face worsening health and economic well-being, according to a new Health Affairs study.
‘Resilience factors’ can help mitigate negative effects of loneliness in older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2023
Engaging in more activities, expanding social networks and increasing the use of technology are examples of “resilience factors” that can lower the risk of loneliness among older adults, according...