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.
Resident foundation raises $1.3 million for staff scholarships
By
Foster Stubbs
May 16, 2024
A group of Sagewood residents created a foundation intended to fund the college or trade school education of Sagewood staff and descendants. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Business briefs, April 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2024
FTC to hold virtual open meeting April 23 to discuss proposed rule on non-competes … United Church Homes receives $19M in grants to support NaviGuide program … Guardian Pharmacy Services expands into...
Brookdale’s staffing algorithm under fire for alleged chronic understaffing of communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 02, 2024
One national senior living company’s staffing algorithm drew repeated complaints from building managers for failing to capture the nuances of caring for older adults, leading to residents going without...
Actions & Transactions, Feb. 28
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 28, 2024
ESI arranges sale of senior living community in Dallas; buyer plans $9M renovation … Hunt Midwest, Principal Senior Living complete memory care expansion in Olathe, KS … Ryan Companies completes second...
Actions & Transactions, Feb. 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 22, 2024
Lument closes $27M placement for Mission Senior Living … Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors approves $9.7M loan for Wesley Housing’s affordable senior housing development … Blueprint brokers...
LTC Properties broadens North Carolina footprint with $128M investment in 12 properties
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 09, 2023
Westlake, CA-based real estate investment trust LTC Properties has announced a $128 million investment in 12 assisted living / memory care properties throughout Northern California. The properties, with...
U.S. Army reports progress on COVID-19 vaccine that fights all variants
Dec 22, 2021
Animal studies already have shown that the new vaccine induces highly potent antibody responses against major variants.
Six days to go: McKnight’s Online Expo returns
Mar 14, 2013
Each week brings more examples of nursing homes fined for Immediate Jeopardy citations. The latest high-profile cases have involved pressure sore care and a resident engaging in inappropriate touching,...
COVID-19 and senior care will be topic of March 25 webinar
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2020
Get up-to-the-minute information about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its effects, and learn evidence-based ways to protect residents from serious harm, at a free webinar on Wednesday,...