The most common types of technology used in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2016
Electronic health records systems are the most common type of technology used by the not-for-profit senior living communities included in the 2016 LeadingAge Ziegler 150 report. See what other technologies...
American Senior Communities case defendant agrees to plead guilty
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2016
One of the defendants in the alleged $16 million fraud, kickback and money-laundering scheme involving former executives of American Senior Communities has agreed to plead guilty to charges against him,...
People in the news, Dec. 20
Dec 20, 2016
Appointments and promotions involving Civitas Senior Living, Front Porch, Sonata Senior Living, Whirlpool Corp. Commercial Laundry and more.
6 places affordable housing advocates, conservatives might find common ground
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 11, 2016
Arguments could be made that many affordable housing programs actually align with the goals of the incoming administration and conservative members of Congress, according to representatives of the National...
Eversound expands to 18 states; further growth planned
Dec 12, 2016
Senior living communities in 18 states now are using Eversound wireless group listening technology, according to the company’s co-founder and CEO.
Senior living bus driver charged with manslaughter in death of resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 11, 2016
The driver of a senior living community bus on which a resident was found dead in August turned himself in on a felony charge of second-degree manslaughter on Friday.
Senior living cook charged with raping resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 11, 2016
A former cook at a Louisiana memory care community was indicted and charged with raping a resident on Friday. He reportedly maintains that the sex was consensual.
First impressions: Little things can mean a lot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 12, 2016
I spent some time at a senior living community at the invitation of the Where You Live Matters campaign and realized that seemingly small things can add up to a memorable first impression for prospective...
Report suggests ways to increase staff retention, productivity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 08, 2016
A new report released Thursday by the University of California, San Francisco, Health Workforce Research Center on Long-Term Care shares several steps that senior living organizations can take to try to...
Eldercare robots take a step closer to senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 08, 2016
Someday, it may be common for senior living residents and their caregivers to be assisted by robots, and sensors embedded throughout living spaces may be an integral part of healthcare. These technologies...