Appointments, promotions and other news at American College of Health Care Administrators, Kendal at Ithaca, NADONA, National Church Residences, Morning Pointe Senior Living, Page & Turnbull, Prestonwood...
People in the news, May 14
May 14, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Emerald Communities, Leopardo, Lifespace Communities, Ohio...
Uber Caregiver launches insurance-covered service for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2024
Older adults may now be able to use their health plans to pay for rides to medical appointments and delivery of groceries through a new Uber Caregiver program being launched this summer.
DOJ: People with serious mental illness unnecessarily segregated in assisted living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2024
Nebraska is “unnecessarily” segregating people who have serious mental illness in assisted living communities and day programs, violating federal disability laws, according to the Justice Department.
Hurricane evacuations of assisted living residents raise risk of adverse outcomes
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2024
A study of more than 25,000 assisted living residents in Florida found that evacuation was associated with increased odds of emergency department use and nursing home placement within 30 days of a hurricane.
More news for Wednesday, May 8
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 08, 2024
National Health Investors investment pipeline exceeds $300M … Diversified Healthcare Trust results miss forecast, but senior housing portfolio continues to improve … Pennant Group’s senior living...
People in the news, May 7
May 07, 2024
Appointments and promotions at AccentCare, Grace Management, Discovery Senior Living, Evive Brands, Integral Senior Living, Invesque, Senior Lifestyle and Virginia Health Services.
Aging services coalition urges passage of veterans assisted living legislation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2024
A coalition of long-term care, veterans and Alzheimer’s organizations joined in urging Congress to pass legislation expanding access to assisted living settings for eligible veterans.
First-quarter momentum allowing Sonida to ‘swiftly’ move into growth mode, execs say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Sonida Senior Living ended the first quarter with significant momentum toward its growth goals and swiftly moved into growth mode in the second quarter, providing a “clear line of sight” into further...
2024 McKnight’s Tech Awards entries now open, with expanded categories
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2024
The McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit returns with expanded categories and more opportunities to win and celebrate innovation in long-term care.