Seniors’ tech tools are useful, but they’re still not user-friendly enough, market analyst claims
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 25, 2024
A new tech market report for senior living suggests there is room for tools to become more user-friendly and more easily update.
Report suggests market opportunities for senior living
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 19, 2023
Conventional wisdom that care at home is less costly than assisted living is not necessarily true anymore, according to a recent report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University and...
‘Remarkable turnaround’ in demand boosts occupancy, rent growth
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2023
A “remarkable turnaround” in demand for senior living is benefiting occupancy rates and rent growth, according to a new report from Marcus & Millichap.
Assisted living communities close to hospitals more likely to use EDs for residents’ primary care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2023
Assisted living communities located close to hospitals are more likely to rely on emergency departments to provide non-emergency primary care rather than invest in onsite or on-call medical staff, according...
Assisted living must tap into its original ‘evolutionary spirit’ or risk not keeping its promises,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2024
Disruptive demographics, workforce shortages and market changes have “rocked” the assisted living field in recent years. One expert, however, sees those disruptions as an opportunity to evolve to meet...
Actions & Transactions, Aug. 21
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 21, 2024
Capital Funding Group closes $12.5M HUD loan for refinancing of Ohio SNF, assisted living community … Legend Senior Living assumes management of Crescent Fields in Huntingdon Valley, PA, growing portfolio...
Pandemic challenges raise concerns about assisted living’s ability to care for cognitively impaired...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
Exacerbated challenges faced by memory care assisted living communities during the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the increased use of antipsychotics and antidepressants, raising concerns about...
Assisted living affordability, access remain top concerns of older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
The cost of assisted living, home care and nursing home care is the top health-related concern of older adults leading up to the 2024 election, according to the results of a new poll.
Researcher eyes assisted living as base for testing AI-powered dementia screening technology
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 14, 2024
A research-based startup is looking to assisted living providers as it works to commercialize its artificial intelligence-powered platform to improve the dementia screening process.
New bill targeting private equity, REIT transparency muddies waters for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 29, 2024
An updated version of a bill targeting transparency for private equity firms has removed assisted living from the mix of covered entities, but a tax code definition covering real estate investment trusts...