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Assisted living costs stabilize while home care costs ‘skyrocket,’ survey finds

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October 17, 2019

Costs for assisted living and skilled nursing stabilized over the past year, whereas costs for home care rose the most quickly among categories measured by Genworth’s 2019 Cost of Care Survey, the results of which were announced Wednesday. Genworth described home care costs as “skyrocketing.”

Senators: Federal agencies must take steps to prevent falls

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Lois A. Bowers

October 17, 2019

A Senate report on falls prevention issued Wednesday has a to-do list for several federal agencies, “and we will be following up with those agencies,” said Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), chairman of the Special Senate Committee on Aging, which released the report.

5 takeaways from Harvard’s ‘Housing America’s Older Adults 2019’ study

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Lois A. Bowers

October 17, 2019

Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies released its “Housing America’s Older Adults 2019” report on Wednesday. Here are five takeaways from the report, plus commentary from LeadingAge.

Falls prevention is everyone’s responsibility — from care team to C-suite, speaker says

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Lois A. Bowers

October 16, 2019

From the CEO and the administrator — everyone is responsible for preventing falls and looking at what’s going on in the environment, what’s going on with residents, because they come in contact with them.

Editors' Columns

Does senior living have a bullying problem?

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John O'Connor

October 17, 2019

Workplace bullies have mastered the art of making others feel threatened and miserable. And if a recent poll is to be believed, they are in ample supply these days.

Is all of senior living embracing a medical model?

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Lois A. Bowers

October 14, 2019

“How many of you still believe you only provide hospitality?” When Juniper Communities founder and CEO Lynne Katzmann posed that question to the approximately 260 people attending NCAL Day on Sunday, nobody raised a hand.

Guest Column

Designing older adult communities in urban environments

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Jami Mohlenkamp

October 14, 2019

No matter the demographic, there are challenges and opportunities to designing in an urban environment. When it comes to older adult communities, there are a few key elements to consider.

Marketplace Column

The key to a more successful senior living community? Fabulous, and consistent, food

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Ken Rubin

October 17, 2019

When someone moves into a senior living community, the dining experience, as well as food service quality, ultimately can affect comfort levels and long-term happiness. Providing food that everyone loves can be incredibly difficult for several reasons, however.

Company News

History-making elections put women at head of NCAL, AHCA boards

Helen Crunk of Nebraska was elected chair of the NCAL Board of Directors, and Debbie Meade of Georgia was elected chair of the AHCA Board of Governors, both for 2019-2020 terms, on Wednesday during the organizations’ 70th Annual Convention and Expo.

People in the news, Oct. 15

Appointments and other news at AHEPA Management Co., Atrium Health, Brookdale Senior Living, Buckner Retirement Services, Cadence, Florida Senior Living Association, Greystone, IDB Bank, Integral Senior Living, MatrixCare, Merchants Capital, Meridian Senior Living, Watercrest Senior Living Group, WesleyLife and zumBrunnen.

Product News

RealPage eyes senior living utility billing with acquisition

RealPage will gain the potential to offer senior living clients utility billing capabilities with the acquisition of the assets of utility management service Simple Bills Corp., the Richardson, TX-based real estate software and data analytics company announced Monday.

In Focus

In Focus

Dolled up donations

October 16, 2019

Two assisted living residents of Broadway Mesa Village are using their creativity to help local children. Read more, and learn how to submit your photos!

TOP NEWS

Assisted living costs stabilize while home care costs ‘skyrocket,’ survey finds

Senators: Federal agencies must take steps to prevent falls

5 takeaways from Harvard’s ‘Housing America’s Older Adults 2019’ study

Falls prevention is everyone’s responsibility — from care team to C-suite, speaker says

Editors' Columns

Does senior living have a bullying problem?

Is all of senior living embracing a medical model?

Guest Column

Designing older adult communities in urban environments

Marketplace Column

The key to a more successful senior living community? Fabulous, and consistent, food

Company News

History-making elections put women at head of NCAL, AHCA boards

People in the news, Oct. 15

Product News

RealPage eyes senior living utility billing with acquisition

In Focus

Dolled up donations

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