Two documentaries could bring attention, not all of it wanted
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 13, 2024
The past couple of weeks have brought news of two upcoming documentaries that promise to shine a spotlight on senior living, warts and all.
Learn solutions to workforce challenges tomorrow during the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo
Jun 19, 2019
Matt Bromen, human resources director at Seattle-based Era Living, will present “The talent war: 3 strategies for winning in today’s competitive market.” Participants listening and watching the...
Speakers announced for McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 07, 2019
Workforce, technology and behavioral health will be the three tracks of the third annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo, set for Thursday, June 20. Attendees can earn up to three continuing education...
Study: Palliative care has an image problem
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2016
Many ill individuals and their families either don’t understand what palliative care is or don’t realize its full benefits because they feel stigmatized by it. Fortunately, a new study demonstrates,...
Attorneys general seek to expand search for Medicaid abuse and neglect cases
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2017
Thirty-eight attorneys general asked Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D., Wednesday for a policy change that would allow them to investigate and prosecute a wider range of abuse and neglect...
McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit set for Oct. 20
Oct 07, 2021
The McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit will be Oct. 20, providing attendees two webinars offering continuing education as well as two additional webinars, plus the presentation of the annual McKnight’s...
Senior living leaders convene today to tackle profession’s biggest challenges
Jun 20, 2019
The virtual doors to the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo open this morning at 10:30 a.m. ET. Attendees can earn up to three free continuing education credits.
SEC announces new legal action related to Brogdon case
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 09, 2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced new legal action in a case involving Atlanta-based businessman Christopher F. Brogdon, who was charged in late 2015 with fraud in connection with his...
McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo less than a week away
Jun 14, 2019
Slated for Thursday, June 20, the free event offers up to three continuing education credits for those who participate in all of the webinars.
Falls, fractures could be reduced with coordinated care, medication review: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2016
Better coordinated care, including a review of medications, could lower the risk of falls and fractures in older adults who already have experienced fractures, according to a commentary published Monday...