As Robert Kramer prepares to pass the CEO baton to Brian Jurutka at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, both discuss the organization’s past and future in this exclusive interview.
New CBO analysis shows deeper Medicaid cuts under Senate healthcare bill
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 30, 2017
Medicaid spending under the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 would be approximately 35% lower in 2036 compared with spending expected under the current law, according to a new analysis of the legislation...
Advocates bring attention to affordable housing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2017
Most eyes on Washington may be focused on healthcare reform, but advocates for seniors and seniors housing ensured that affordable housing received some attention, too, on Tuesday, holding a rally in Upper...
3 ways to improve employee engagement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2017
Supervisors in senior living are more engaged at work than are their peers in corporate America, but the industry will need to do better if it wants to reduce turnover in the field, according to one expert.
Sex and the brain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2017
Results of a new study might create a sense of urgency in both senior living residents and operators regarding sexual expression policies.
Senior living developer misused millions in investor funds, SEC alleges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 25, 2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission is suing a Chicago-based senior living community developer, accusing him of improperly commingling and misusing some of the $88.7 million he raised from foreign investors...
Operator enhances security after intruder rapes resident
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 25, 2017
A senior living operator says it has enhanced security measures at one of its communities in Texas after an 88-year-old resident was raped by an intruder.
Granddaughter sues community over resident’s alligator-attack death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2017
The granddaughter of a 90-year-old senior living community resident who died last year after apparently being attacked by an alligator is suing the community for wrongful death.
‘Pet therapy’ could be putting residents, others in danger
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 20, 2017
As “pet therapy” programs become more popular, a new study finds that senior living communities often deviate from animal visitation guidelines meant to protect residents, staff, visitors and...