Nontraditional work in retirement could help older adults increase retirement security: research brief
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 12, 2020
Adults over age 60 who take on a nontraditional job — defined as one without employer health and retirement benefits — can see a substantial improvement in their retirement security, according to a...
COVID-19 could lead to billions in long-term healthcare costs: experts
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 04, 2020
More than 18 million people have been infected by coronavirus worldwide, about a quarter of them in the United States. And healthcare experts say it will likely be years before the costs for those who...
Social isolation: The underrated senior health risk
Jun 01, 2022
[Partner content] How senior living communities can build on growing awareness, innovative new programs and pandemic lessons learned to reduce loneliness and improve the mental and physical health of their...
Residents enjoy ‘garden’ of mental, physical health benefits
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2022
Residents and chefs at Belmont Village Senior Living communities are growing, harvesting and preparing fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits for healthy, delicious meals. Find out more, and learn how to submit...
Focus On briefs: Design
Aug 01, 2022
Holistic well-being, adaptability and innovation, new Sunrise Senior Living community, HVAC systems
Center for Active Design, Harrison Street partner to advance health, increase value of senior living...
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 08, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic increased the focus on health and wellness within senior living real estate portfolios. To help investors make decisions based on health data, investment management firm Harrison...
Value-based models may help improve occupancy, increase investor confidence post-COVID, speakers say
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 25, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust healthcare for older adults into the spotlight, making access to services an important part of an operator’s value proposition for both residents and investors, speakers...
Medicare, many third-party insurers to cover coronavirus testing
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 10, 2020
Medicare and several leading insurers have committed to helping mitigate the costs associated with testing for and treating the novel coronavirus that has been spreading nationwide. In addition, officials...
Healthy aging and the critical importance of indoor air quality
Jul 13, 2022
[Partner content]: As older adults and their families evaluate living options, they seek communities that enable better health. Senior care leaders must prioritize indoor air quality to create healthier...
Business briefs for Thursday, July 2
Jul 02, 2020
LTC employees can help protect seniors from financial exploitation: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau … Kindred Healthcare completes acquisition of two Texas behavioral health hospitals … Senior...