Active adult emerging as important part of senior living continuum
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 27, 2024
Age-qualified, active adult rental communities are evolving as a property type and now are recognized as an important part of the senior living continuum, according to a panel of experts who explored the...
CCRC earns nation’s first certification as a University Based Retirement Community
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 27, 2024
An Arizona continuing care retirement / life plan community has been awarded the nation’s first certification as a University Based Retirement Community for meeting all eligibility criteria for senior...
Experts share keys to present, future success in developing for the middle market
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 25, 2024
Meeting middle-income older adults’ needs for housing and services involves many challenges and opportunities, and senior living and care operators must be part of the solution, according to experts...
Now is the time for senior living to show value via data, speakers say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2024
The senior living industry is at a critical juncture, making now the moment in time to address improvements in quality, equity and resident outcomes, according to experts speaking Monday at the National...
Poisoning death case kicked back to trial court over questions related to arbitration agreement
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2024
A California appellate court has kicked a negligence lawsuit back to the trial court to reconsider the validity of an arbitration agreement signed by the son of a 93-year-old Atria Senior Living resident...
Senior living operators must adapt to market trends to meet demographic shifts, evolving preferences
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 19, 2024
Rebounding occupancy, increasing investment and consolidation activity, and the furthering of integrated healthcare models were among the trends senior living experts discussed during an Argentum webinar.
Senior living less expensive than living at home for those who receive home healthcare
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
The cost of living in a home in the greater community can easily exceed the cost of living in a senior living community for older adults using even a modest level of home healthcare, according to a new...
Staffing levels in assisted living should align with resident care needs: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
As assisted living communities care for residents who have increasing care needs, additional nursing staff may be necessary — especially during overnight shifts — to ensure that care delivery aligns...
Senior living affordability, access, quality weigh heavily on older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Access and affordability of long-term care weigh heavily on the minds of older adults, many of whom have at least one chronic health condition, according to a new report looking at how the aging population...
Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about COVID-19 vaccination,...