Strategic grant initiatives: How to elevate diversity and inclusion in senior living communities
By
Diane Massey
May 13, 2024
A feeling of belonging should define every resident’s experience in a senior living community, and it helps with recruiting and retaining staff members, too. Here are four steps to making that happen.
First-quarter momentum allowing Sonida to ‘swiftly’ move into growth mode, execs say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Sonida Senior Living ended the first quarter with significant momentum toward its growth goals and swiftly moved into growth mode in the second quarter, providing a “clear line of sight” into further...
As another state considers allowing in-room cameras, provider group says they run counter to home-like...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
A bill that would allow families to install electronic surveillance cameras in resident rooms in assisted living communities is moving through the Rhode Island Legislature.
Meet E. Joseph Steier III, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Thought Leader’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 13, 2024
E. Joseph Steier III has been blazing trails and inspiring others professionally for more than 30 years. As the president and CEO of Signature HealthCARE, his leadership keeps more than 18,000 employees...
USDA, HHS announce new measures to monitor, prevent bird flu
May 10, 2024
Dairy farmers will be compensated for keeping workers, animals safe; viral research and monitoring will be funded.
Senior living’s value proposition is changing, but providers can adapt and stay relevant, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2024
The senior living industry is suffering from a trust and image problem, as well as a data problem. But it’s still possible for the sector to adapt to emerging technology trends to reshape its future.
Meet Joan DiPaola, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Thought Leader’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 10, 2024
Perhaps Joan DiPaola’s most significant contribution to dementia care is the vital reminder to caregivers and their families that people living with dementia are people. As the senior dementia care specialist...
Distinctive Living expands operational footprint with acquisition of Validus Senior Living
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2024
Freehold, NJ-based operator and developer Distinctive Living finalized on April 1 the acquisition of Validus Senior Living Management, a Florida-based operator. Talk of the transaction began in 2023.
More than 200 insulin pump users injured after app causes malfunction
May 09, 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class 1 recall — its most urgent kind — for an IOS app linked to a specific kind of insulin pump used by people with diabetes.
Senior living operator expands tech investment in fall detection, prevention
By
John O'Connor
May 09, 2024
New Perspective Senior Living unveiled plans to bolster its investment in the SafelyYou system. The system specializes in fall prevention.