Denver-based real estate investment trust Healthpeak Properties reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 4% in 2022, for an overall decrease of 43% over the past 12 years, on a like-for-like basis. That’s...
Brookdale sustainability efforts lead to 2.42% cut in energy use
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2017
Brookdale Senior Living continued to make strides toward reaching its sustainability-related goals in 2016, reducing energy use by 2.42% in the communities it owns or operates compared with 2015, the company...
More bang for the buck
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2015
When it comes to acquiring furniture and furnishings, senior living communities need to get value without breaking their budgets.
How smart home technologies can help with senior living
By
Jennifer Tuohy
Oct 26, 2017
The scope for the use of “smart home” technologies in independent and assisted living communities is a real game-changer.
Provider, university partner to help community, environment
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2022
After incorporating sustainability measures into its new buildings, Retirement Unlimited Inc. looked at its existing buildings to determine what procedures it could implement across the board to make a...
LEEDing the charge: Insights from green certification
By
Rodney Fenstermacher
Jul 22, 2015
It’s clear the “green” movement has planted it roots and proven to be more than a fad in fashion, living and housing.
Taking ESG to the next level
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
LTC Properties is taking its environmental, social and governance initiative to the next level by encouraging the operators in its portfolios to do some introspection and possibly make some changes.
Firms active in long-term care recognized for energy efficiency improvement efforts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2023
Several companies operating in, investing in or serving senior living and care recently were honored by the federal government for their energy efficiency improvement efforts.
Health and WELL-being for senior living operators
By
Rachel Hodgdon
Aug 15, 2022
The research tells us that when we put people at the center of our decision-making, not only do they thrive, but so does the business.
Illuminating lighting in assisted living
By
John Casadonte
May 13, 2015
Advancements in lighting are among the most recent and most promising innovations to assure a better quality of life in assisted living and nursing facilities for seniors.