Bilingual, US-based employees staff RiverSpring call center
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 30, 2024
RiverSpring Health Plans, based in The Bronx, NY, said it is setting its call center apart from others in the industry with more than a dozen employees who speak multiple languages, including Spanish,...
Robots could be good investment to mitigate loneliness among residents
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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.
HumanGood, Pleasant Spring Communities to affiliate
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 11, 2023
HumanGood and Pleasant Spring Communities have announced plans to affiliate