The RMR Group of Newton, MA, which provides management services for senior living operator AlerisLife and real estate investment trust Diversified Healthcare Trust, made progress last year toward reaching...
Resident-driven solar initiative will help senior living community save money, carbon emissions
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 31, 2023
A new deal to supply solar energy to a continuing care community was initiated by the community’s environmentally-conscious residents.
Solar installations have more senior communities keeping water hot, A/C cool and communities green
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 18, 2023
An affordable senior communities company has installed solar panels for electricity and hot water at four new locations.
More news for Tuesday, Sept. 5
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 05, 2023
White Horse Village awards $54K in scholarships to 28 team members … Springs Living awards $50K in scholarships to local students working in senior living … Resident-driven solar initiative will help...
Senior living building retrofits could be a model for defending against extreme weather
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 06, 2023
Five senior living sites chosen by HUD to receive funding to renovate their facilities with green, weather-resilient technology.
More news for Tuesday, Aug. 8
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 08, 2023
National Advisory Commission for long-term care proposed — without providers … DOJ suggests ADA updates for government websites, mobile apps … Study defines disparities in memory care … Billings...
Study identifies virtual healthcare’s oldest, biggest beneficiary
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 26, 2023
A new study quantifies how both hybrid and virtual models of healthcare can reduce carbon emissions by up to a quarter.
Younger investors support ESG, take chances on returns
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 08, 2023
Young investors for the most part place more emphasis on investing in companies that align with environment, social and governance initiatives than on returns. That’s according to the results of a recent...
‘World’s greenest’ assisted living community named among nation’s top 10 developments
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 19, 2023
A Seattle assisted living community is one of 10 developments — and the only senior living development — to be recognized for its overall excellence in design by real estate development and land use...
CCRC operator ups its green community game with culinary initiatives
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
A Maryland-based continuing care retirement / life plan community operator is moving its green initiatives into the kitchen in an effort to reduce food waste and lower its carbon footprint.