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Tech tools promote independence, seniors say
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2024
A new report from US News & World Report reveals two important priorities for adults aged 55 or more years. The first is that most (93%) see aging in place as an “important goal.” The second is that...
Reports reveal best, worst states for retirement, falls among older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2024
New reports take a look at the best and worst states for older adults to settle in for retirement, as well as the states with the worst statistics for older adult falls.
Family physician makes case for investing in assisted living to ‘transform’ the landscape
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 17, 2024
A family physician who also happens to be a real estate investor has made the case for physicians investing in residential assisted living homes as an opportunity offering both financial security and the...
Texas power grid leaves some assisted living communities without power for days, raising questions for...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 16, 2024
Texas’ power grid struggled to get homes and business back online after Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 storm last week, leaving some assisted living communities and nursing homes grappling...
Companies not protected from data breach lawsuits after governor vetoes bill
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 01, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last week vetoed legislation that would have made companies immune from data breach lawsuits in certain instances.
Survey: Older Americans see tech tools as independence extenders
By
John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2024
A new report from U.S. News & World Report reveals two important priorities for adults at least 55 years of age.
Four in 10 adults with diabetes report taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist
May 14, 2024
Even with healthcare insurance, users report difficulty paying for the medication.
Measure aims to recalibrate eligibility for Medicare-covered long-term care services
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 26, 2024
A Senate bill introduced Wednesday would count days spent under ‘observation status’ in a hospital toward Medicare’s three-day qualifying stay requirement.
Atria CEO talks about confronting questions, preparing for future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
New Atria CEO Holly Belter-Chesser recently took a few minutes to share her thoughts with McKnight’s Senior Living about the company, the industry and the future of senior living.