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Monitoring, documenting technologies popular among providers, LeadingAge and Ziegler find

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November 12, 2019

Safety monitoring technologies and electronic documentation technologies are among the most widely adopted technologies at the largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living and care organizations surveyed for the 2019 LeadingAge Ziegler 200.

New Alzheimer’s task force will examine assisted living

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Lois A. Bowers

November 12, 2019

Assisted living will figure squarely into the work of a new Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Task Force created in the Buckeye State under S.B. 24, which Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has signed into law.

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Retirement community resident among first to receive meds via drone

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Lois A. Bowers

November 11, 2019

A retirement community resident recently became part of history as one of the first people in the United States to receive a medical prescription by drone under a program approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

CareTrust REIT ‘rinses out softness’ in portfolio as 2020 approaches

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Lois A. Bowers

November 11, 2019

Changing operators on a portfolio of seven assisted living communities is one of the ways that San Clemente, CA-based CareTrust REIT is working to “rinse out any real softness in the portfolio and position CareTrust for solid operating performance going into 2020 and beyond,” President and CEO Greg Stapley said Friday.

Editors' Columns

Not so sure about that ‘silver wave’

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Lois A. Bowers

November 11, 2019

Yes, the aging of the baby boomers may result in a “silver wave” of residents moving into senior living communities, but one investor is urging caution. And independent living “may be left out to dry,” he says.

An expensive way to offer career advice

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John O'Connor

November 7, 2019

Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? John Saracino probably has you beat.

Guest Column

Taking aim at the CCRC model

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Daniel Ruth

November 11, 2019

Continuing care retirement communities offer peace of mind that often comes with a six- to seven-figure entrance fee. Leadership at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living chose a different path.

Marketplace Column

With more older boomers on their way to senior living, now is the time to go paperless

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Jesse Wood

November 7, 2019

Going paperless in several departments, including accounting and human resources, is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a spike in occupancy.

Company News

People in the news, Nov. 12

Appointments, promotions and other news at Gemino Healthcare Finance, GOJO Industries, Harbor’s Edge, Health Dimensions Group, Healthpeak Properties, Immanuel Lutheran Communities, Integral Senior Living, Juniper Communities, Pegasus Senior Living, SAGE and UC Health.

ORIX USA to acquire Hunt Real Estate Capital

ORIX Corp. USA on Monday announced plans to acquire Hunt Real Estate Capital, a subsidiary of Hunt Companies.

Product News

Resident inquiry leads to U.S. presence for Dutch smart sensor technology company

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Lois A. Bowers

Dutch smart sensor technology company Sensara thanks a resident of RiverWoods, a continuing care retirement community in Exeter, NH, for its growing U.S. presence.

In Focus

Comedy as communication aid

October 30, 2019

Fellowship Community recently presented a dementia improvisation learning experience for care partners of those living with dementia. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

TOP NEWS

Monitoring, documenting technologies popular among providers, LeadingAge and Ziegler find

New Alzheimer’s task force will examine assisted living

Retirement community resident among first to receive meds via drone

CareTrust REIT ‘rinses out softness’ in portfolio as 2020 approaches

Editors' Columns

Not so sure about that ‘silver wave’

An expensive way to offer career advice

Guest Column

Taking aim at the CCRC model

Marketplace Column

With more older boomers on their way to senior living, now is the time to go paperless

Company News

People in the news, Nov. 12

ORIX USA to acquire Hunt Real Estate Capital

Product News

Resident inquiry leads to U.S. presence for Dutch smart sensor technology company

In Focus

Comedy as communication aid

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