Assisted living continues to grow rapidly in expanded markets
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
Assisted living growth continues to be concentrated in specific markets, with almost three-fourths of new construction in 10 metro markets, according to new findings released Thursday at the National Investment...
HUD explores allowing private investment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2019
A reform of the government’s senior housing portfolio that would allow private investment is underway, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
Sunrise Senior Living chooses therapeutic music company
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 27, 2018
Sunrise Senior Living is using therapeutic music technology SingFit™ in order to increase residents’ well-being.
Senior provider and state reach settlement over 2017 wildfire
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 26, 2018
Oakmont Senior Living and California’s Department of Social Services have reached a settlement agreement over allegations that some residents were not evacuated during a massive wildfire last year.
As assisted living operators look to the future, one strategy may depend on helping families navigate the ability to pay for care for their loved ones, housing experts said Tuesday.
Getting data to work across settings
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2015
An emphasis on data assessment and standardization across care settings was a hot topic at a recent senior living technology summit held in Baltimore.
Credentialing, standards to be new assisted living focus, ALFA exec says
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 06, 2015
The Assisted Living Federation of America has unveiled plans to implement credentialing and new standards, as well as a six-month “listening tour” nationwide, as part of its Senior Living 2025...
IT’S HERE: Online Expo starts today
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 25, 2015
Much like an actual rock concert, McKnight’s Online Expo participants will begin today’s sessions with “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” a wound care presentation by Janice...
Lowering rehospitalization rates a focus at Online Expo
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2015
Although providers have made some progress with reducing rehospitalizations, the era of managed care organizations and better hospital partnerships means new strategies are needed. Attendees at the McKnight’s...
Mixed results seen for brain training
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
Computer-based “brain training” systems can help memory and thinking skills among seniors, but they do not have an impact on problem solving or impulse control, according to a new study.