Scholarship program helps CCRC recruit, retain employees
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 07, 2023
A senior living community in Florida awarded $44,000 educational scholarships last month to 22 of employees and dependents of employees.
2 rabbis reach plea deal in assisted living fire that killed resident, firefighter
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 26, 2023
Two rabbis will avoid jail time after reaching a plea deal last week for their roles in a 2021 fire at a New York assisted living facility that killed a 79-year-old resident and a firefighter.
Assisted living caregiver charged with murdering 2 residents
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 05, 2023
A caregiver at a California assisted living community was charged last week with murdering two residents.
Minnesota senior living community opens its doors to people of all ages
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 30, 2023
College students and older adults interacting daily may seem out of place — but not at a senior living community in Minnesota. That’s because, at The Pillars of Prospect Park, they live together.
New bill aims to make air travel easier for wheelchair users
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 27, 2023
A new bill that would strengthen accommodations for wheelchair users who fly was unanimously approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee earlier this month.
8 cities identified as ‘best’ retirement locations for LGBTQ older adults
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 22, 2023
Cleveland, San Francisco and six other cities were named in an article from US News Tuesday as ideal retirement destinations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults.
Measure would result in increased aid for assisted living communities
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 05, 2023
The Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living communities, comprehensive personal care homes and assisted living programs in New Jersey would increase under legislation approved by the New Jersey...
Finding a purpose can lower risk of loneliness in older adults, study shows
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 28, 2023
Having a sense of purpose in life can offer “potent protection” against loneliness, according to the results of a new study.
Studies show benefits of exercise for those living with dementia, other older adults
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 06, 2023
Regular physical exercise, such as resistance training, can prevent or delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found.
Partnership aims to remove child care as a barrier to senior living work
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 29, 2023
A new partnership hopes to make jobs in senior living and care more attractive to parents currently struggling to find affordable child care that fits their schedule.