Dr. Bill Thomas has a new project for affordable seniors housing: tiny houses that could be used as accessory dwelling units (“granny pods”) or clustered into so-called pocket neighborhoods.
Report: Brookdale in talks to be acquired by Chinese firm for $3 billion
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2017
Brookdale Senior Living is in negotiations to be acquired for $3 billion by Chinese real estate development and holding company Zhonghong Zhuoye Group Co Ltd., Reuters reported Tuesday, citing “people...
Brookdale unveils new pricing model
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2017
The country’s largest senior living operator is following in the footsteps of the country’s largest independent living operator by rolling out a new pricing model that can tailor rent levels...
Coming soon to your community: cyberattacks
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John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2017
Senior living operators and other health providers are under increased risk for cyberattacks that could threaten residents, several lawmakers suggested at a recent House hearing
For the best marketers, it’s all about the customer experience
By
John O'Connor
Jun 09, 2017
It’s no secret why marketers in some organizations set themselves apart from the competition, according to a story in strategy+business.
Six traits to look for when investing in senior living technology
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Stephanie Grier, MS, ATC, CSCS
Jun 08, 2017
It’s a challenge to support the growing healthcare needs of a large population with more chronic illnesses while recognizing and respecting their desires for independence. Technology can help.
App will assess dementia-friendliness of senior living communities
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 04, 2017
An app designed to help make senior living communities and other settings more suitable for older adults and those with dementia should be ready for download by Sept. 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, according...
$82 million Windsor at Celebration on track to open in spring 2018
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2017
The only parcel of the Disney-originated master-planned Celebration community designated for seniors housing, the $82 million Windsor at Celebration is on track to open in spring 2018 in Celebration, FL,...
Senior living operator to pay $328,000 in wage-related settlement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2017
First Realty Management Co. and seven Legacy Senior Living communities it operates in the Rochester, NY, area will pay $328,000 to settle claims that several employees were underpaid between 2010 and 2014,...
Virginia ranked as best state for seniors
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Alyssa Salela
May 31, 2017
Virginia ranks as the most accommodating U.S. state for seniors, whereas Idaho ranks as the least accommodating state, according to a new report.