FDA approves new oral drug to relieve constipation from opioid painkillers
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 24, 2013
Long-term care residents who experience constipation from taking opioids to manage chronic pain may benefit from Amitiza, an oral drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
OnShift recognizes top schedulers
Feb 21, 2012
OnShift announced five winners of its first annual Scheduler of the Year Awards. The recipients exemplify “commitment, flexibility, and focus in leading the employee scheduling efforts in long-term...
NeighborCare spurns second Omnicare bid
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 29, 2005
NeighborCare Inc., one of the biggest long-term care pharmacies in the United States, has rejected a $32-a-share takeover bid from Omnicare, the largest.
Emergency! Prep time
By
Meg LaPorte
Oct 06, 2017
As deadline nears, providers and vendors ramp up education, training and drills
Ontario appeals court rules for Ventas in Sunrise REIT acquisition fight
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 27, 2007
Ventas Inc. has won another round in its attempt to acquire Sunrise Real Estate Investment Trust.
Court action begins this week in Connecticut fire suits
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 01, 2005
Court proceedings began this week for 15 lawsuits filed following a nursing home fire in Hartford, CT, that killed 16 residents, more than two years ago.
Ventas earnings rise by 55% during 2007 first quarter
By
Haymarket Media
May 10, 2007
Profits increased substantially during the first quarter for Louisville-based Ventas Inc. Officials at the real estate investment trust credit the growth in part to the rent reset on its Kindred facilities.
Sunrise REIT shareholder vote pushed back
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 30, 2007
A vote scheduled today for Sunrise Senior Living Real Estate Investment Trust shareholders has been postponed until April 11. Stockholders were scheduled to vote on whether to sell the company to Ventas...
Ziegler closes $45M financing for Presbyterian Retirement Communities; announces partnership with Link•Age...
Jul 09, 2014
Ziegler successfully closed the $44.97 million financing for Presbyterian Retirement Communities Inc. It also announced the formation of a new longevity fund.
An IDEAL partnership for seniors
By
Jessica McKay
Jun 24, 2013
At Greenspring retirement community, we are truly dedicated to keeping residents healthy in mind, body, and spirit. A recent partnership and study highlights our efforts.