FBI: Older adults lose $649 million in internet scams in 2018
The statistic was part of the “2018 Internet Crime Report” released Monday by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
TOP NEWS
Computers increasingly lure older adults to sedentary life, risking health
An increasing percentage of Americans aged 65 or more years have been spending time sitting at computers, despite public health messages that such inactivity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers and other illnesses, according to the results of a study released Tuesday.
Modest senior living cost growth presents marketing opportunity, experts say
Modest rate increases necessitated by imbalances in supply and demand offer senior living operators in some U.S. markets a marketing opportunity if they’re willing to change their thinking, according to executives with Seattle-based A Place for Mom. The senior living referral service has released its latest National Senior Living Cost Index.
Regional Health Properties warns of potential stock exchange delisting, ‘going concern’ decision
Regional Health Properties announced Monday that it faces potential delisting from stock exchange NYSE American for not filing its 2018 annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the April 16 deadline. The delay, according to the company, is related to a forbearance agreement that “will impact the Company’s conclusion with respect to its ability to continue as a going concern.”
Editors' Columns
Wellness plans ‘a work in progress’
If you’re looking for your organization’s employee wellness plan to pay dividends in the form of lower healthcare costs and absenteeism rates as well as higher job tenure and performance, then a new study by Harvard researchers will give you pause.
Is senior living ready for an adult conversation?
This might be a good time to ask whether the sector actually is growing up or if it remains mired in a purgatorial state between accountability and immaturity.
Guest Column
Celebrating Earth Day year-round through environmentally conscious initiatives
Earth Day is an important annual reminder to protect our earth and its resources. Equally important is keeping sustainable practices going throughout the year.
Marketplace Column
How policies and procedures may actually create risk
Guidelines are an important part of an overall risk management program, but some may increase an organization’s risk to exposure. Several ways exist to address this, however.
Company News
People in the news, April 23
Appointments and promotions at Bishop Gadsden, Broadview – Senior Living at Purchase College, Draper and Kramer, Edgehill, Foulkeways–Gwynedd, Knollwood, Oakmont Senior Living and SantaFe HealthCare.
Product News
MyndVR introduces stand-alone headsets
MyndVR has launched MyndVR 2.0, introducing HTC’s VIVE X’s stand-alone Focus headsets in an effort to provide easy-to-use, all-in-one immersive experiences for senior living residents, activities professionals and caregivers.
HeartLegacy showcases messaging technology for sales
Senior care technology company HeartLegacy offered demonstrations of its recently released SalesMail technology at the 2019 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in San Antonio.
In Focus
Cycling success
A 90-year-old Covenant Village of Turlock resident’s competitive nature recently led him to victory in a CyberCycle competition. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
