Sonida Senior Living buys 9 communities, assumes management of 2 others
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 03, 2024
Sonida Senior Living has added nine senior living communities to its portfolio so far this year, all since May, the company announced Tuesday.
Increases in incidence of certain foodborne diseases seen during 2023
Jul 08, 2024
The increasing numbers of infections may reflect changing diagnostic practices, with an increase in diagnosis by culture-independent diagnostic tests.
Prom night strikes right chord for residents
By
Foster Stubbs
Jul 10, 2024
Prom may be a high school tradition, but The Fountains at RiverVue gave it an older and wiser update when it organized its own version of senior prom in June.
Senior living operators navigate complex landscape of challenges, opportunities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2024
The senior living industry is at an “inflection point” as it navigates a changing landscape that holds the possibility of significant transformation due to shifting demographics, evolving consumer...
Senior living sees all-time-high affordability, potential expansion of penetration rate
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 03, 2024
Senior living affordability is improving, and a growing customer base that is materially better off financially than members of previous generations could expand the penetration rate, according to the...
Lutheran Senior Services, Diakon agreement to combine comes to fruition
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 03, 2024
Diakon Senior Living operations and its four continuing care retirement / life plan communities officially became part of Lutheran Senior Services on Monday. The action marks the completion of an agreement...
Arizona AG secures second win against use of ‘secrecy clauses’ in senior living arbitration agreements
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 02, 2024
The use of so-called “secrecy clauses” in assisted living and nursing home arbitration agreements hit another snag after Arizona’s top attorney announced a second settlement affecting dozens of long-term...
Wearable tech shows promise in spotting falls among older adults at home, improving reaction time
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 01, 2024
A new technology may be able to boost reaction times to help older adults who fall at home get care more quickly.
Tuesday is final deadline to enter expanded McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 03, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, is the final deadline to enter the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program, expanded for 2024.
Meet Lauren DiZio, 2024 Rising Star honoree
By
Foster Stubbs
Jul 09, 2024
Lauren DiZio, senior director of clinical operations at Innovive Health in Medford, MA, is a Rising Star honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.