Juniper CEO: Restoring ‘new normal’ in senior living is about COVID lessons learned
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 03, 2020
Juniper Communities created an early COVID-19 battle plan using cohorting and universal testing. Today the majority of its communities are testing 100% negative for the virus, says founder and CEO Lynne...
Meet Raven Jackson, Rising Star honoree
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2020
Editor’s Note: We are profiling the McKnight’s 2020 Women of Distinction honorees daily through the program’s July 28 online awards ceremony. To register or learn more about this digital celebration,...
Meet Dina Besirevic, Rising Star honoree
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 16, 2020
Dina Besirevic grew up knowing she wanted to help others, to ease their pain and to provide care. It was witnessing her father’s care through his illness, however, that led her to a career path in nursing...
Meet Jodi Hill, Rising Star honoree
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 10, 2020
As vice president of business strategy at Senior Lifestyle, Jodi Hill sets the platform for how the company reviews and reports on data, and which key performance indicators are the leading drivers of...
Meet Kimberly Townsend, Hall of Honor inductee
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 02, 2020
Kimberly Townsend, EdD, JD, MBA, EMPA, as president and CEO, is on a mission not just to increase Loretto’s bottom line, but to make life better for its employees, residents, patients and the community.
Campaign urges Congress to end ‘national nightmare’ of COVID-19 and protect older adults, caregivers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 18, 2020
The Act for Older Adults campaign calls for a comprehensive relief package, including ‘hero’ pay and paid sick leave for care providers, and a $100 billion emergency fund.
Taragin named VP at Springpoint
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2020
Sonny Taragin has been named vice president of information technology and chief information officer for Springpoint Senior Living, which has continuing care retirement communities in New Jersey and Delaware....
Here, Fido! Two states distribute robotic pets to curb seniors’ social isolation during pandemic
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2020
Florida and New York are using companion pets to help older adults, including those with dementia, combat the effects of social isolation during COVID-19 lockdowns.