Robots could be good investment to mitigate loneliness among residents
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 14, 2023
Robots might be one answer for mitigating loneliness among older adults, suggest the results of a recent survey.
Robotic ‘staff’ helping senior living community with housekeeping, mowing
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 29, 2022
Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, PA, is addressing workforce challenges head-on with the help of robots. A robotic vacuum and a robotic lawnmower — affectionately called Roving Rosie and Mr. Mow It...
Digital transformation improves productivity at CCRC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 22, 2023
Digital transformation initiatives improved productivity at United Methodist Communities of New Jersey, according to a case study by the LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies. UMC of New Jersey...
Business briefs, June 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 14, 2022
Peconic Landing marks 20th anniversary with new projects … CareTrust REIT rings NYSE bell … Friday is nomination deadline for LeadingAge annual awards … Fitch Ratings affirms Marquette Manorat BBB;...
Business briefs, Nov. 11
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 11, 2022
RendeverFit, Intuition Robots ElliQ, LG CLOi ServeBot among Time’s Best Inventions 2022 … Universities partner to bring wellness program to nursing homes … Peconic Bay Medical Center to close Riverhead,...
OneLife, Ally merge in effort to become ‘large actor’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 29, 2024
Family-owned Onelife Senior Living, based in Colorado, and Ally Senior Living, a Texas-based operator, have completed a deal that establishes a brand-new company with 19 communities across eight states.
Business briefs, May 30
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 30, 2023
HUD commits to “rooting out” antisemitism, secretary says … Staff deaths, other elements to be removed from CDC data requirements … SoftWriters partners with Virtue Technologies on pharmacy software...
$35,000 sign-on bonuses offered for RNs in Bassett Healthcare Network
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2023
Cooperstown, NY-based Bassett Healthcare, which includes two skilled nursing facilities and an enriched housing/assisted living residence, is upping the ante for 90 days to attract workers.
Faith-based PA CCRCs hope to become stronger together with possible ‘merger of equals’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 08, 2022
Mechanicsburg, PA-based Messiah Lifeways and Chambersburg, PA-based
Menno Haven have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore a possible affiliation. Both continuing care retirement communities...
HumanGood, Pleasant Spring Communities to affiliate
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 11, 2023
HumanGood and Pleasant Spring Communities have announced plans to affiliate