Healthcare cost worries may be causing retirees to curtail lifestyle spending
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2024
Concerns about healthcare costs may be leading retirees to spend less and curtail their lifestyles in retirement, according to a new survey.
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
Mark Maxfield named new NCAL Board of Directors chair
Oct 05, 2023
Mark Maxfield, owner and CEO of Eagle, ID-based The Cottages, has been named chairman of the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term.
Sonida Senior Living marks 5 quarters of occupancy, revenue growth
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2022
The second quarter marked five consecutive quarters of occupancy and revenue growth for Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living, departing President and CEO Kimberly Lody reported Friday during the company’s...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction class of 2024 welcomes 15 Rising Stars
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2024
Fifteen women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Rising Stars and will be feted May 14 as part of the sixth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards,...
3 big challenges for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 15, 2023
As McKnight’s Senior Living marks its 20th anniversary, what’s ahead for senior living? John O’Connor, editorial director, vice president and associate publisher, said he sees three major challenges...
CareTrust REIT decides to keep 14 senior living properties previously marked for change
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2023
The REIT decided to keep 14 senior living communities previously designated as candidates for sale, repositioning or restructuring.
Black and Hispanic older adults in ‘Forgotten Middle’ are ‘worst off’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2024
Trends in home ownership and equity, income, health and other issues indicate that millions of middle-income Black, Hispanic or rural older adults may not have the financial resources they need to pay...
After ‘exciting and busy’ quarter, pricing expectations may hinder senior living deals, CareTrust...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 07, 2023
CareTrust REIT’s “exciting and busy” second quarter included acquisitions in senior living, but future deals in the sector in the near term may be challenged by “a gap between seller and buyer...
CCRC CEO sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for theft from employer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2023
The former CEO of a continuing care retirement / life plan community in DuBois, PA, has been sentenced to up to five years in state prison for stealing thousands of dollars from the community.