Occupancy in CCRCs taking longer to bounce back: Ziegler
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 20, 2022
Although continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, also known as life plan communities) did a better job of maintaining occupancy before and during the pandemic, other areas of senior housing are...
Long COVID in older adults likely to be misdiagnosed: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 20, 2022
Many long COVID symptoms mimic the effects of aging, leading to misdiagnosis, according to a recent study published in the journal BMJ.
Establishing expectations, policies key to avoiding lawsuits in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2022
Setting realistic expectations with residents and families, establishing policies and procedures, and training staff members can help senior living providers lessen the chance of being sued, legal experts...
More news for Wednesday, May 18
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 18, 2022
HHS expected to renew federal public health emergency beyond July … Report: California older adults lack affordable long-term care options … Scam screener helps physicians detect older adults at risk...
54 percent increase in low-care nursing home residents presents opportunity for assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 17, 2022
The percentage of nursing home residents who are considered “low care” increased 54% between 2019 and 2020, representing an opportunity for assisted living providers, according to a new report.
Proposed pilot program would expand assisted living access to veterans
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 17, 2022
A proposed bipartisan bill would create a pilot program to expand veterans’ access to assisted living.
Benefits, culture key to hiring and retaining workers, leaders say
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Combining pay increases with innovative benefits and a culture that rewards loyalty is a key way to improve long-term care hiring and retention, six industry leaders said last week.
People in the news, May 17
By
Amy Novotney
May 17, 2022
Appointments, promotions and awards at Anthem Memory Care, Blake Management Group, Blakeford Senior Life, Cadence Living, EDSA, Erickson Senior Living, Fishman & Associates, Friendship Retirement Community,...
‘We’re all trying to make a better industry,’ Lifetime Achievement Award winner says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Connections to people from all walks of life can launch careers, according to the McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.
Using artificial intelligence software for employment decisions could be discriminatory: feds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Employers using artificial intelligence tools in the hiring process could be guilty of disability discrimination, according to the federal government.