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Most older adults prefer not to discuss life expectancy

Study: Healthcare workers rarely ask family caregivers about needing assistance with older adults

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January 27, 2020

Healthcare workers caring for residents of senior housing, apartments and private homes usually do not ask family caregivers about needing support in managing older adults’ care, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.

Senior living community considering options after jury awards $5.5 million to resident who fell

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Lois A. Bowers

January 27, 2020

A Los Angeles area senior living community is considering its options after a jury awarded $5.5 million to a resident who reportedly fell, broke her neck and sustained head trauma while being walked down a hall by a staff member.

Headshots of Connecticut Sens. Matt Lesser and James Maroney.

Senators say ‘price gouging’ in assisted living makes long-term care insurance necessary

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Lois A. Bowers

January 27, 2020

The “excessive prices” of assisted living, nursing home and home care make long-term care insurance a necessity, according to two Connecticut senators who on Thursday identified making long-term care insurance more affordable as one of their healthcare policy priorities for 2020.

Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security cuts possible, president says

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Lois A. Bowers

January 24, 2020

Cuts to the Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security programs could be in store if President Donald Trump is re-elected, he said in an interview with CNBC from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Editors' Columns

‘OK, Boomer’ is not OK

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Lois A. Bowers

January 27, 2020

Depending on your age, you may find the phrase “OK, Boomer” humorous or infuriating. But there’s only one way to look at it in the workplace.

We’re shocked, shocked, that turnover is such a big challenge

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John O'Connor

January 23, 2020

Another day, another confirmation of why senior living has a serious labor problem on its hands.

Guest Column

How to determine which technology makes sense for your senior living community

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Jared Darlington

January 27, 2020

Before embarking on a new technology within your communities or homes, conduct a deep dive into the benefits for both your residents and organization from a resident experience and operational standpoint, and compare that with the costs.

How your community can best use social media in the new year

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Devon Gardner

January 21, 2020

Are you ready to improve your senior living community’s social media presence in 2020? Would you like an easy-to-follow checklist to guide your efforts so that you can reach your residents and prospects with clarity and confidence?

Marketplace Column

How senior living marketers can bridge the digital-to-offline disconnect and increase leads

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Kayla Hammersmith

January 23, 2020

By connecting online ads to offline conversions, senior living marketers can create more effective and efficient digital marketing campaigns that increase leads, convert at higher rates and keep costs low.

Company News

Argentum expands website for job-seekers, students

January 24, 2020

Argentum has added Careers in Caring to its Senior Living Works website.

In Focus

Resident artist

January 22, 2020

A new portrait of Laketown Village by a resident named Norman now greets residents and visitors to the assisted living and memory care community in Kenner, LA. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!

TOP NEWS

Study: Healthcare workers rarely ask family caregivers about needing assistance with older adults

Senior living community considering options after jury awards $5.5 million to resident who fell

Senators say ‘price gouging’ in assisted living makes long-term care insurance necessary

Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security cuts possible, president says

Editors' Columns

‘OK, Boomer’ is not OK

We’re shocked, shocked, that turnover is such a big challenge

Guest Column

How to determine which technology makes sense for your senior living community

How your community can best use social media in the new year

Marketplace Column

How senior living marketers can bridge the digital-to-offline disconnect and increase leads

Company News

Argentum expands website for job-seekers, students

In Focus

Resident artist

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