Senior living community didn’t protect lesbian resident, lawsuit contends
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 28, 2016
An Illinois senior living community failed to protect a lesbian resident from the harassment, discrimination and violence that she incurred at the hands of fellow residents because of her sex and sexual...
Brookdale sells 44 communities for $252.5 million
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2016
Brookdale Senior Living, the country’s largest senior living provider, is selling 44 of its communities to an unidentified third party for a total of $252.5 million, the company announced Wednesday.
‘Pokemon Go’ helps senior living residents connect to younger relatives
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2016
A Texas retirement and assisted living community is tapping into a cultural phenomenon as a way to help residents connect with their younger family members and maybe get a little exercise in the process.
Continuity of care benefits those with dementia, healthcare system
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2016
Continuity of care for people who have dementia results in lower costs to the healthcare system and fewer adverse events for those with the disease, according to a new study.
Brookdale outlines plans to reduce environmental impact
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2016
Brookdale on Tuesday released the first of what it says will be annual reports on its progress in making a positive impact on people, places and performance.
Senior living organization, nursing school collaboration ‘breaks new ground’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2016
A new collaboration between a senior living organization and a nursing school, launched with a $1.2 million gift, aims to improve the health of older adults, educate students about the elderly, and conduct...
What you need to know about the Democratic platform
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2016
The Democratic National Convention ratified the party platform late Monday in Philadelphia. We’ve highlighted topics in the 55-page document that will be of particular interest to those working in...
Five Star remains undervalued, Senior Star says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2016
Although Five Star Quality Care’s June 29 sale of seven of its 33 senior living communities to Senior Housing Properties Trust is “encouraging,” the company remains undervalued, two Five...
Dementia diagnosis has ‘silver lining’ for many
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2016
A diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment may contain a “silver lining” for those with the disease, according to research presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International...
People in the news, July 26
Jul 26, 2016
Appointments involving Avanti Senior Living, Hebrew SeniorLife, Lancaster Pollard, Legend Senior Living, Life Care Services, Scott-Farrar at Peterborough and more.