Four design trends will affect all senior living communities, from luxury living to affordable housing, in 2017, according to a new report.
Tablet computers help manage agitation in people with dementia: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2017
Tablet computers are safe and potentially effective in managing agitation among people with dementia, according to the results of a small pilot study in press by the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Inventory, asking rent growth bright spots of fourth quarter: NIC
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2017
Fourth-quarter data released Monday by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s MAP Data Service reveals upward and downward trends in occupancy, absorption, inventory, construction...
Those 85+ at high risk of social isolation, study finds
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2017
Suggesting one way in which senior living communities can offer a solution to an aging-related issue, newly published research finds that people aged more than 85 years are significantly more likely to...
Provider sees onsite daycare as worker retainment tool
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2017
Can an onsite daycare center help attract and keep workers at a senior living community in a competitive market? A Minnesota operator hopes so.
Senior living continues to see job growth, although rate is slowing
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2017
The senior living industry has been among the top industries for post-recession job creation, and employment in the industry continues to increase, although the overall rate of growth is slowing, according...
OSHA: Employers can be cited more than five years after an employee injury
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
Employers that do not make and maintain accurate records of employee injuries and illnesses can be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for up to six months after the five-year record-retention...
CCRC launches interactive map, virtual tour
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
In an effort to provide convenience and respond to the increasing technologic capabilities of residents, prospective residents and their families, a Florida continuing care retirement / life plan community...
Operators value dining but face staffing challenges: survey
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2016
Executives at senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities are placing increasing value on the ability of dining to attract prospective residents at the same time that workforce stability challenges...
The most common types of technology used in senior living
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2016
Electronic health records systems are the most common type of technology used by the not-for-profit senior living communities included in the 2016 LeadingAge Ziegler 150 report. See what other technologies...