Vision challenges increase fall risk, reduce physical activity
Older people with worsening vision face a greater risk of falls, fear of falls and reduced physical activity, a new study finds.
TOP NEWS
Monthly fees up 3.17%: Ziegler poll
Monthly fees are increasing at a 3.17% annual rate, according to a Ziegler poll of more than 230 nonprofit CFOs and financial professionals.
New Senior Investment Group opts to go it alone
New Senior Investment Group announced it will internalize management, beginning in January. The move follows income and occupancy challenges at the publicly-traded real estate investment trust.
Sprinklers get credit for limiting high-rise blaze
A sprinkler system helped prevent the spread of a fire at a high-rise senior living community in Pittsburgh this weekend, according to city officials.
Editors' Columns
How you can help those affected by the Camp Fire
Some in the senior living industry will have a memorable Thanksgiving this year for all the wrong reasons. There are several ways to help them for those who are interested.
When it comes to hiring, senior living needs to grow up
Why has senior living been so slow to hire older, even retired workers?
Guest Column
Why your senior living company may need a CMO
Physician leaders as chief / corporate medical officers in healthcare is not a new concept. Such a role at the corporate leadership level in senior living, however, is relatively new. And greatly needed.
Marketplace Column
The rise of daily pay benefits for senior living employees
Senior living operators must find creative solutions for recruiting and retention so that they can continue to provide high-quality resident care and services.
COMPANY NEWS
People in the news, Nov. 20
Appointments at The Legacy Senior Communities, SantaFe Senior Living, Senior Star, Solvere Living and Watercrest Senior Living Group.
Avamere revises structure in response to healthcare system demands
The Avamere Family of Companies is combining its three individual entities into one post-acute and community-based healthcare system, the organization announced Wednesday.
Product News
MatrixCare to be acquired by ResMed for $750M
Minneapolis-based software company MatrixCare will be acquired by San Diego-based ResMed for $750 million, the companies announced Monday.
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Service showcase
Vi at Bentley Village in Naples, FL, recognized more than 40 residents who are veterans. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
