Marked weight loss found in assisted living residents during quarantine
By
Kristin Della Volpe
Sep 26, 2022
Weight loss of at least 5% was found in 40% of residents at assisted living communities during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from a retrospective chart review presented...
What one does while sitting could affect dementia risk: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2022
What a person does while sitting matters, according to a new study looking at the effects of physical and mental activity on dementia risk.
First lady Jill Biden leaves isolation after testing negative for COVID-19 twice
Aug 22, 2022
Jill Biden first tested positive for COVID-19 last Tuesday.
Amazon technology challenge focuses on easing aging process
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2022
Meeting the needs of older adults as well as some members of Generation X and the Baby Boom generation is the goal of the latest Amazon Alexa Skills Challenge.
First lady Jill Biden has COVID-19
Aug 16, 2022
The first lady has received two vaccines plus two boosters, and so far, her symptoms are mild.
Actions & Transactions, Aug. 15
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 15, 2022
Dwight Mortgage Trust provides $27M bridge acquisition financing for senior living portfolio in New York … Ziegler closes $17.7M taxable bank placement for View Alexandria by Goodwin Living … Berkadia...
Atopic eczema tied to higher risk for dementia in older adults
Aug 09, 2022
A dose-response relationship was seen, with greater risk with more severe eczema.
Technology presents variety of opportunities in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2022
Technology can be a game-changer for some communities — and their residents and staff.
‘Good technology fulfills needs and wants,’ senior living tech expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2022
Technology can be a workforce enabler that can engage and empower people as well as meet basic psychological and self-fulfillment needs, according to one senior living technology expert.
Business briefs, June 6
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2022
Healthcare employment rose by 28,000 in May yet remains 1.3% below pre-pandemic rate: Bureau of Labor Statistics … Alexandria, VA-based Goodwin House rebrands as Goodwin Living … Free June 23 webinar...