Changing public perceptions of aging, fighting ageism two goals for new LeadingAge board chair
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2019
Fighting ageism and shifting the mindset about aging among the general public are two of the goals Carol Silver Elliott outlined for LeadingAge members as she was introduced Tuesday as the incoming chair...
Senior living needs COVID-19 testing kits for asymptomatic residents and staff, CEOs say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2020
Assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities must be given immediate access to COVID-19 testing kits to be able to identify asymptomatic residents and staff members and prevent the spread...
People in the news, Oct. 4
Oct 04, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at The Arbor Co., ATI Advisory, Avamere Living, Emerald Communities, the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living at Washington State University, Health Dimensions...
CCRC where fatal fire occurred reopens skilled nursing building
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2018
The Pennsylvania continuing care retirement community where four residents died in a five-alarm fire in November has reopened its skilled nursing building and announced plans to start construction of a...
Kendal to relocate PA headquarters to University of Delaware
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 13, 2022
Kendal Corp., the Kennett Square, PA-based supporting organization for the Kendal System, announced plans Wednesday to move its headquarters to the University of Delaware’s Science, Technology and Advanced...
Barclay Friends celebrates new building with virtual ribbon-cutting
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 05, 2020
More than 170 people watched via Zoom when Barclay Friends, the West Chester, PA, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community affiliated with The Kendal Corp., held a virtual ribbon-cutting for...
Helping prospects navigate long-term care system an ‘enormous opportunity’ for senior living: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 09, 2022
The creation of central doorways to existing long-term care services — including senior living, nursing home care, home-based care, transportation and meal services — is critical to supporting older...
Fire safety advice from the pros
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2017
Two recent news stories may have you re-examining your emergency preparedness plans, especially as they pertain to fires. Two experts share tips.
Design adaptations lower COVID-19 risk in senior living: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 17, 2020
As senior living communities return to a new normal, the American Institute of Architects has unveiled post-pandemic design adaptation strategies for retrofitting existing senior housing.
People in the news, Oct. 17
Oct 17, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at The Eden Alternative, Green Oak Consulting Group, JLL, The Kendal Corp., the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, Red Oak Capital Holdings,...