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12/06/2023

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reopened a nearly decade-old against a provider after the plaintiffs claimed that Judge Timothy Fox “repeatedly failed to follow directions issued by the high court across the five appeals associated with the suit,” the Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported.

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reopened a nearly decade-old class action lawsuit against a nursing home provider after the plaintiffs claimed that Judge Timothy Fox “repeatedly failed to follow directions issued by the high court across the five appeals associated with the suit,” the Ark...

12/06/2023

Although deceased loved ones live on in their families’ memories, when they live on in , the result is a costly and frustrating logistical nightmare for organizations, a new study shows.

Due to an issue within state law, some patients in CA listed in EHRs as living with a serious illness were actually dead, according to data.

12/06/2023

New wearable bypasses Wi-Fi and delivers a long-term, long-distance solution for transmitting in rural regions, a new report shows.

New communication tech bypasses Wi-Fi and delivers a long-distance solution for transmitting health data in rural regions, a new report shows.

12/06/2023

A proposed rule would extend federal protections put in place during the to protect residents during procedures. LeadingAge .

A proposed rule would extend federal protections put in place during the COVID-19 public health emergency to protect affordable housing residents during eviction procedures.

12/06/2023

Expanding access to is the recommendation from a new report from the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis on unmet care needs among the nation’s .

Expanding access to home- and community-based services is the recommendation from a new report from the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis on unmet care needs among the nation’s older adults.

12/06/2023

Determining ’s value is part of a “significant and unavoidable issue” that thrust the sector under a hot national spotlight recently, thanks to a KFF Health News / The New York Times series examining the struggles of the to access and pay for .

Determining assisted living’s value is part of a “significant and unavoidable issue” that thrust the sector under a hot national spotlight recently, thanks to a KFF Health News / New York Times series examining the struggles of the middle class to access and pay for long-term care.

12/05/2023

To address and improve , Accushield implemented a as a service-based platform, Flex, to make it easier for employees to take control of their schedules. The company was awarded Gold in the Tech Partner of the Year category in the Senior Living track at the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards.

Accusheild was awarded Gold in the Tech Partner of the Year category in the Senior Living track at the 2023 McKnight's Excellence in Technology awards.

12/05/2023

Two restructured operators of Omega Healthcare Investors paid less contractual rent than owed in November, the Hunt Valley, MD-based said Monday in an online investor presentation.

Two restructured operators of Omega Healthcare Investors paid less contractual rent than owed in November, the Hunt Valley, MD-based real estate investment trust said Monday in an online investor presentation.

12/05/2023

/ communities are facing “fierce economic headwinds” heading into next year, according to a report released Monday by Fitch Ratings .

Continuing care retirement / life plan communities are facing “fierce economic headwinds” heading into next year, according to a report released Monday by Fitch Rating

12/05/2023

In communities across the country, always remains a top priority. RiverSpring Living aimed to improve its fall prevention efforts through the use of the NexStride gait device, earning it Gold in the Keep It Super Simple category at the 2023 McKnight's Excellence in Technology awards.

For its efforts with NexStride, RiverSpring Living was awarded Gold in the Keep It Super Simple category at the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards.

12/05/2023

A new wireless design could be easier to use for with , and could remove the “healthcare burden” associated with device maintenance, researchers say.

A new wireless pacemaker design could be easier to use and could remove the “healthcare burden” associated with maintenance, researchers say.

12/05/2023

tools — either in the form of apps or other online services — won’t be useful for unless they are designed to be easy to use and are available at any time of day, new analysis shows.

Digital health tools won’t be useful for seniors unless they are easy to use and available at any time of day, new analysis shows.

12/05/2023

A action against several Rochester, NY, communities led Retirement Communities to issue a notice as it exits the portfolio. But the court-appointed receiver said the nearly 400 workers at the communities will not lose their jobs.

A foreclosure action against several Rochester, NY, senior living communities led Watermark Retirement Communities to issue a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification as it exits the portfolio. But the court-appointed receiver said the nearly 400 workers at the communities will not lose their j...

12/05/2023

Certification of a against New Hampshire’s waiver program could be the catalyst for elevating as a viable option, according to one organization. New Hampshire Health Care Association

Certification of a class-action lawsuit against New Hampshire’s home- and community-based services waiver program could be the catalyst for elevating assisted living as a viable Medicaid option, according to one senior living organization.

12/05/2023

Incentives are on the rise among operators trying to increase , but it’s more important to focus on rate integrity and showing the value of a community, cautions one industry and expert. Bild & Co

Incentives are on the rise among senior living operators trying to increase occupancy, but it’s more important to focus on rate integrity and showing the value of a community, cautions one industry sales and marketing expert.

12/04/2023

The holiday season adds responsibility for some as they decorate their work spaces to make them more festive. Although the aim to bring joy, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration cautions employers and employees to be mindful of safety and health on the job.

The holiday season adds responsibility for some employees as they decorate their work spaces to make them more festive. Although the decorations aim to bring joy, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration cautions employers and employees to be mindful of safety and health on the job.

12/04/2023

An may prohibit from wearing insignias on their uniforms, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, in a reversal of a previous decision from the National Labor Relations Board .

An employer may prohibit employees from wearing union insignias on their uniforms, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, in a reversal of a previous decision from the National Labor Relations Board.

12/04/2023

An artificial strand of hair could help researchers better understand how occurs in patients.

A novel “superfiber” could provide imaging of brain tissues in a less invasive way than conventional methods, researchers say.

12/04/2023

Who inspires you?

If you know a woman who has made a significant contribution in skilled nursing, senior living or home care, or someone who is a rising star, it’s time to make your nominations! https://www.mcknightswomenofdistinction.com?promo=FCB&tr=true

12/04/2023

Much has been said and written about how in general embrace devices, but now distinct differences are emerging among the age sub-groupings.

“Younger seniors” — those between the ages of 65 and 75 — have more use for VR than their less healthy older peers, researchers have found.

12/04/2023

A threat ominously titled the “Citrix bleed” requires immediate attention from organizations, federal agencies warned Friday.

A vulnerability in network systems could allow hackers to access private healthcare information by bypassing passwords, HHS warns.

12/04/2023

Check out this Guest Column from CHI Living Communities on how connects staff and families to what matters most.

CHI Living Communities has embraced innovation to meet the needs of a growing segment of savvy older adults, connecting them with their families and our care team through the use of smart home devices.

12/04/2023

A Maryland-based / operator is moving its into the kitchen in an effort to reduce food waste and lower its .

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.

12/04/2023

If provider punishments in Maine ramp up in the near future, operators won’t need to look far for the catalyst.

12/04/2023

New York has become the latest state to adopt legislation establishing a bill of rights for + residents in other facilities.

New York has become the latest state to adopt legislation establishing a bill of rights for LGBTQ+ residents of long-term care facilities.

12/01/2023

therapy is typically used to help treat patients. But now it could be used to help treat patients with as well, new research shows.

Radiation therapy for cancer could soon be used to help treat patients with heart failure as well, new research demonstrates.

12/01/2023

How is research helping to define the future of senior living? Lisa McCracken, the new head of research and analytics for the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, recently spent a few minutes with McKnight’s Senior Living Content Editor Kimberly Bonvissuto to answer that question, as well as to discuss how the field has changed and what excites her moving into 2024. Listen now! https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/resources/newsmakers-podcasts/building-a-better-senior-living-model-via-research/?elqTrackId=076738DBF342BFB7DEF61E30906AD10E&elqTrack=true&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=social&utm_content=MSL_Podcast

12/01/2023

survivors are able to utilize a growing number of tools to help them with motor recovery, from apps to leg assistance. Now, a “smart” glove joins the ranks of stroke rehab tools.

A stroke rehab glove has electrodes built into the sleeve and stimulates nerves in a stroke patients’ hand and arm.

12/01/2023

The US House of Representatives has joined the wave of federal politicians weighing in on in .

House reps and healthcare leaders gave testimony on the new capabilities AI, and also biases they produce, during a Congressional hearing.

12/01/2023

72% of consumers do not pay their bills immediately, according to the results of a survey by AccessOne . The data show that those that do pay their medical bills on time wait until just before the due date to do so.

Seventy-two percent of consumers do not pay their healthcare bills immediately, according to the results of a survey by AccessOne, a provider of consumer-centric patient payment tools and financing options. The data show that those that do pay their medical bills on time wait until just before the d...

12/01/2023

More need to be informed that a bridge option can reduce Social Security early-claiming penalties, according to a recent report by the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, or SCEPA. The resulting higher benefits could help them pay for long-term care in the future.

More workers need to be informed that a Social Security bridge option can reduce Social Security early-claiming penalties, according to a recent report by the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, or SCEPA. The resulting higher benefits could help them pay for long-term care in the future.

12/01/2023

and activity in and care has been flowing at a record pace throughout this year. But operators should not overlook the effects on employees’ plans when making those deals, according to accounting and consulting firm CLA .

Merger and acquisition activity in senior living and care has been flowing at a record pace throughout this year. But operators should not overlook the effects on employees’ retirement plans when making those deals, according to accounting and consulting firm CliftonLarsonAllen.

12/01/2023

As the state of New Hampshire embarks on a gap analysis of its system, one organization leader is cautioning against a “Hunger Games” scenario that pits one setting over another.

As the state of New Hampshire embarks on a gap analysis of its home- and community-based services system, one senior living organization leader is cautioning against a “Hunger Games” scenario that pits one setting over another.

12/01/2023

Only 13% of adults aged 75 or more years who are living alone across 97 US metro areas can afford to move into an community without starting to cash in their assets, according to a new report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, released Thursday.

Only 13% of adults aged 75 or more years who are living alone across 97 US metro areas can afford to move into an assisted living community without starting to cash in their assets, according to “Housing America’s Older Adults 2023,” a new report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studi...

11/30/2023

Care Services wins Gold in Keep It Super Simple category in the McKnight's Excellence in Technology awards for its use of on-demand pay software.

Life Care Services, an LCS company, implemented DailyPay software so that its employees could access their earned pay on demand when they wanted it.

11/30/2023

Transamerica Corp. has introduced a flexible insurance rider, the Cedar Rapids, IA-based holding company announced Monday. The rider is meant to provide an extra layer of savings when the time comes for consumers to finance their needs.

Transamerica Corp. has introduced a flexible long-term care insurance rider, the Cedar Rapids, IA-based holding company announced Monday. The rider is meant to provide an extra layer of savings when the time comes for consumers to finance their long-term services and supports needs.

11/30/2023

Working-age Americans are tapping into nest eggs to pay for everyday expenses, according to recent data from Fidelity Investments . Consequently, many are falling short in their retirement goals.

Working-age Americans are tapping into retirement nest eggs to pay for everyday expenses, according to recent data from Fidelity Investments. Consequently, many are falling short in their retirement goals.

11/30/2023

Net operating income has decreaased for Diversified Healthcare Trust, the reported Wednesday in its monthly update pertaining to its operating portfolio.

Net operating income has decreased for Diversified Healthcare Trust, or DHC, the real estate investment trust reported Wednesday in its monthly update pertaining to its senior housing operating portfolio, or SHOP.

11/30/2023

Check out this Marketplace Column from BigBuzz Brands on lessons from peers to help achieve desired marketing goals.

Wendy O’Donovan Phillips Big Buzz recently surveyed more than 100 senior living executives to uncover insights into how they achieve higher marketing

11/30/2023

Even if tools, when deployed in contexts, produced no errors and produced accurate results, tools could still be problematic if they don’t fit well with an organization’s cultural and procedure norms, researchers argue.

Experts have proposed a new framework for evaluating AI tools in healthcare, which considers how well AI fits into existing systems.