Bowers among ‘best of the best’ at journalism awards
Jun 05, 2023
McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers received two awards for her writing Friday evening at the Press Club of Cleveland’s annual All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards.
Website, editor’s column win top honors for McKnight’s Senior Living
Aug 29, 2022
McKnight’s Senior Living earned top awards for its website and editor’s column Saturday in Columbus, OH, as the Society of Professional Journalists chapters in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus recognized...
CareTrust REIT is ‘locked and loaded to grow,’ CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2024
The overall financial environment, $345 million in cash on hand and an undrawn $600 million line of credit mean that CareTrust REIT is “locked and loaded to grow in a meaningful way for the next few...
CMS proposes expanding Medicare benefit for mobility devices, seeks feedback
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2023
Power seat elevation equipment on certain power wheelchairs would be covered for Medicare beneficiaries for the first time under a proposal put forth late Wednesday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
DOJ: $450,000 settlement a reminder that senior living communities must be accessible
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2022
A $450,000 settlement with an architectural firm that designs senior living communities should remind developers and architects of such properties that they must comply with federal laws that require the...
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.
Helping people live better, longer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2022
As wellness becomes an increasing focus of senior living providers, McKnight’s Senior Living spent a few minutes with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging.
Omnicare parent CVS Health to lay off 5,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2023
Long-term care pharmacy Omnicare’s parent company, CVS Health, will lay off 5,000 employees, the company formally announced Wednesday.
Senior living execs pique student interest as Granger Cobb Institute pilots Corporate Scholars program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 24, 2022
Executives from Aegis Living, Merrill Gardens and Murano Senior Living are piquing interest in the senior living industry among Washington State University students participating in a new Corporate Scholars...