Amy Schectman, president and CEO of 2Life Communities, discusses the organization’s new Opus brand for middle-income older adults and the future of senior living with McKnight’s Senior Living...
Brookdale sets occupancy, move-in records despite market pressures
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 09, 2022
Brookdale Senior Living recorded its best first-quarter sequential occupancy results in 10 years and in March experienced its highest March move-in figure in history, executives said Friday during a first-quarter...
FDA OKs marketing of new test to help diagnose Alzheimer disease
May 06, 2022
The test is indicated for patients 55 years and older who present with cognitive impairment and are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
Smartphones: ‘digital dementia’ contributor or cognitive memory aid?
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2022
Smartphones: friend or foe? It depends on whom you ask. Recent studies on smartphone use have found that mobile technology either can contribute to cognitive impairment or help improve cognition.
AHCA/NCAL launches program to advance underrepresented, marginalized professionals in long-term care
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 04, 2022
The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living’s new Diversity Executive Leadership Program, announced Monday, “is about offering long-term care professionals from underrepresented...
Long Island CCRC to offer specialty, primary care for residents, staff, greater community
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 03, 2022
A partnership between Peconic Landing, a continuing care retirement community in Greenport, NY, and Stony Brook Medicine will result in the CCRC cut the ribbon on its new Center for Well-Being on May 18...
Market affordability just one factor for long-term care investors, developers to consider
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 28, 2022
Americans are looking for affordability and are migrating to less expensive cities with strong economies, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com. It makes some sense, then,...
CCRC faces lawsuit after allegedly rescinding job offer over medical marijuana use
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2022
A continuing care retirement community is facing a civil rights discrimination lawsuit from a woman who claims that the community withdrew a job offer over her legal use of medical marijuana.
At 8.5%, the U.S. inflation reached its highest point in 40 years earlier this month while the unemployment rate At 8.5%, the U.S. inflation reached its highest point in 40 years earlier this month while...
On-campus clinic brings primary care to senior living residents
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 25, 2022
Springfield Masonic Community and Dayton, OH-based Premier Health officially began operating the senior living community’s on-campus clinic April 4, with services ranging from routine primary care to...