Research relays which media can reach prospective residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2016
Interested in advertising to attract potential residents? New research offers some insights into the habits and preferences of older adults.
Report recommends 3 components of future LTSS financing plan
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2016
A universal catastrophic insurance program, a series of private-sector initiatives and public policies, and a modernized Medicaid long-term services and supports safety net are the components of a system...
Report details states where nurse, aide staffing levels are highest, lowest
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2016
Newly released research shows where staffing levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or vocational nurses, and aides in assisted living and similar residential care communities are significantly...
Trilogy Health Services opens 100th community
Feb 18, 2016
Trilogy Health Services opened its 100th senior living community on Feb. 18. River Terrace in Madison, IN, offers a full continuum of senior health and hospitality services.
Woman charged with killing grandmother at retirement community
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 17, 2016
An Oregon nurse has been charged with murdering her 92-year-old grandmother in a retirement community after allegedly confessing to a counselor.
Cafaro: Ventas remains committed to senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2016
Although Ventas grabbed headlines for two actions outside of the senior housing sector in 2015, the REIT remains committed to senior living, Chairwoman and CEO Debra Cafaro told investors in a Feb. 12...
A Feb. 11 event at Harvard had many take-home messages for senior living communities and their residents.
Proposed $4.1 trillion budget has several senior housing and care provisions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 09, 2016
President Barack Obama has released his $4.1 trillion federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2017, and it contains several provisions related to senior housing and care.
ASHA launches consumer campaign
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 28, 2016
The American Seniors Housing Association has launched a new consumer campaign, “Where You Live Matters,” designed to educate older adults and their families about housing options to help them...
How communities are addressing staff turnover, vacancies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2016
A new report shares the actions being taken by assisted living communities to recruit and retain staff. Some positions provide more of a challenge than others.