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Personal robots used in senior living are vulnerable to cyberattacks, McAfee finds

August 13, 2020

The discovery that some robot “friends” increasingly used in senior living communities can be vulnerable to cyberattacks is “a reminder of how important vulnerability assessment programs are for all technology companies,” according to Brian McWade, chief technology officer for Connected Living.

Task force delivers final report for senior living’s transformation post-COVID-19; 6 strategies identified

August 13, 2020

As the senior living industry looks for ways to safely emerge from COVID-19, the International Council on Active Aging brought together 154 thought leaders to create strategies for all segments of the industry to emerge from lockdown.

Pennant Group says local operating model is the secret to its success

August 13, 2020

The Pennant Group of Eagle, ID, pointed to its local leadership model as the reason for a strong second quarter, according to an earnings call Wednesday.

HHS changes rules for distribution of relief funds to Medicaid providers

August 13, 2020

The Department of Health and Human Services has reversed its position and now says that Medicaid providers who previously received a payment from a general distribution of funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provider Relief Fund can apply for additional funding.

Editors' Columns

Senior living operators should get familiar with these two words

By

John O'Connor

August 13, 2020

This is probably a good time to get comfortable with a term economists like to throw around: creative destruction.

9 steps to strengthen age diversity and inclusion in the workplace

By

Lois A. Bowers

August 10, 2020

As senior living organizations work to become more diverse, a new survey shares encouraging news about multigenerational workforces and anti-ageism efforts among various types of employers around the world. But work remains.

Guest Column

How to keep residents healthy, happy and not isolated during the pandemic

By

Jeannette McClennan

August 10, 2020

For residents, contact with the outside world can be extremely limited, especially in places where cases of the virus still make visits impossible. So what can you do to combat it?

Marketplace Column

More than ever, employees need support; Here’s how to make it happen

By

Linda Piontek

August 6, 2020

During these unprecedented times, senior living employers need to show workers more support than ever before by bolstering benefits and reward practices.

Company News

People in the news, Aug. 11

Appointments and promotions at Anthem Memory Care, Blake Management Group, the Clorox Co., Grace Management, HealthSignals, Integral Senior Living, National Church Residences, Waltonwood Ashburn, Warm Hearth and WesleyLife.

In Focus

In Focus

Art with a twist

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

July 7, 2020

Residents of American House Senior Living Communities recently took part in the Getty Museum’s Social Media Challenge to liven up their quarantine situation. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

TOP NEWS

Personal robots used in senior living are vulnerable to cyberattacks, McAfee finds

Task force delivers final report for senior living’s transformation post-COVID-19; 6 strategies identified

Pennant Group says local operating model is the secret to its success

HHS changes rules for distribution of relief funds to Medicaid providers

Editors' Columns

Senior living operators should get familiar with these two words

9 steps to strengthen age diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Guest Column

How to keep residents healthy, happy and not isolated during the pandemic

Marketplace Column

More than ever, employees need support; Here’s how to make it happen

Company News

People in the news, Aug. 11

In Focus

Art with a twist

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