Software company PointClickCare Technologies has bought electronic medication administration system software company QuickMAR, the companies announced Wednesday.
More news for Thursday, Feb. 16
Feb 15, 2017
Crash test dummies are being altered to match aging, heavier population … Alzheimer’s outlook far from bleak … Seven couples renew vows at assisted living community for Valentine’s...
Self-neglect most common type of abuse investigated: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2017
Self-neglect was by far the most common type of maltreatment investigated by state and local adult protective services programs in 2016, according to a new federal report released Tuesday.
Lack of quality applicants is top workforce challenge: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 09, 2017
Finding enough applicants who are qualified for an open position is the biggest workforce challenge facing member organizations responding to a recent survey by the LeadingAge Center for Applied Research.
MatrixCare, PharMerica ink agreement
Feb 28, 2019
Software company MatrixCare announced Wednesday that it has entered into a national pharmacy integration and electronic medication administration record agreement with senior living and long-term care...
Main Street Lending program off to sluggish start
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 02, 2020
More than two weeks ago, the Federal Reserve launched its long-awaited $600 billion Main Street Lending Program, designed to help small and midsize businesses weather the coronavirus-induced recession....
Fed study: More firms cutting investments and payouts during pandemic than last recession
By
Amy Novotney
May 07, 2020
Last month’s earnings calls – some of the first to occur since the global coronavirus began – pointed to financing fears throughout corporate America that far exceeded the 2008 crisis, according...
Business briefs for Wednesday, April 29
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 29, 2020
More companies have suspended dividends so far this year than in the previous 10 years combined … Medicaid increases providing pandemic cushion for providers … Massachusetts’ first SNF-based COVID-19...
Email, looking up weather most popular uses of smartphones, tablets among older adults, survey finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 30, 2020
A new survey by AARP provides insights into technology use by those in their 70s.
Could senior living face long-term financial problems due to COVID-19?
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 17, 2020
Senior living communities are facing grave uncertainty amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to a story Thursday.