Tragedy prompts senior living company to develop mental health awareness in staff
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2023
Shortly after acquiring a Florida senior living campus, LifeStar Living was faced with the death of a resident by suicide. Looking back, a company executive said, the tragedy was a catalyst for the firm...
Assisted living staff accommodate resident request for less frequent room checks, then he dies by suicide
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 19, 2019
Staff members at an Arkansas assisted living community who honored a resident’s request that they cut back on the number of checks they conducted on his room have agreed to adhere to state regulations...
Move-in crucial time to support resident mental health, suicide study suggests
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 17, 2019
The lead author of a new study on suicides related to long-term care says the research is a call for operators to examine how they are supporting mental health among residents, especially those just moving...
California appeals court reinstates assisted-suicide law
By
John O'Connor
Nov 29, 2018
Assisted suicide is legal again in California. At least for now.
CCRC sees suicides as state approach to mental healthcare changes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2018
An Alabama senior living community that has become home to several people with mental health challenges under the state’s changing approach to behavioral healthcare saw three deaths by suicide and...
Two dead in apparent senior living murder-suicide
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2017
Two senior living residents died in an apparent murder-suicide Monday at the Pennsylvania community where they lived.
Assisted suicide expands
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
While assisted suicide remains highly controversial, it appears that more states are inclined to make the option legal for those beset by terminal conditions.