Nation unprepared to meet needs of fast-growing older adult population: poll
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2024
The majority of respondents to a recent survey on changing attitudes in healthcare said they have little to no confidence that the nation is ready for the surging older adult population, and most say the...
‘Great confirmation’ — most assisted living residents satisfied in Texas
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 05, 2024
A report on the state of Texas’ assisted living communities found areas for improvement, but overall, residents said they were satisfied with the quality of their communities, including their ability...
Staying up late tied to poorer mental health
Jun 04, 2024
The authors say that this finding persists regardless of chronobiologic preferences.
Coworker, organizational support increase nurses’ intent to stay at job
Jun 04, 2024
Symptoms of depression increase the likelihood that nurses plan to leave their jobs.
Ultraprocessed food intake tied to chronic insomnia
Jun 04, 2024
The findings were independent of sociodemographics, lifestyle, diet quality and mental health status.
Insurance rates add to financial challenges facing Florida’s assisted living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2024
The rapid increase in commercial property insurance rates in Florida was the final straw for some senior living providers still struggling with workforce challenges, rising wages and inflation.
People in the news, June 4
By
Foster Stubbs
Jun 04, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Brio Living Services, The Claiborne, Heron’s Key, Juniper Communities, Luthercare, Meadow Ridge, Lifespace Communities, Morning Pointe Senior Living and National...
9.6 percent of medical visits took place via telehealth in 2021
Jun 03, 2024
The percentage of telehealth visits was higher for mental health than other clinicians.
Discovery Senior Living launches customized leadership program to elevate skills of middle management
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2024
In an effort to elevate the skills of its leaders, Bonita Springs, FL-based Discovery Senior Living has launched a new leadership development program.
McKnight’s Senior Living One on One with Brian McWade
May 30, 2024
Senior living communities continue to face significant staffing shortages, high turnover rates and operational challenges. The good news is that data analytics can help operators tackle many of those issues...