2014 a banner year for senior living providers; top lists released
By
John Hall
Mar 28, 2015
Senior living providers had a remarkably positive 2014, marked by record investments and acquisitions, growing occupancy rates and swelling demand, according to the annual analysis of the largest senior...
Deadline extended: Nomination for 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards due Jan. 13
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 06, 2021
The nomination deadline for the 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program has been extended a week.
Conk appointed administrator at new Orchards Health Center
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 07, 2020
Kelly Conk has been named administrator of the new Orchards Health Center in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. The community is scheduled to open this month with 58 assisted living apartments and 1 20-bed memory...
LTC picks up three properties
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 04, 2020
Real estate investment trust LTC Properties has acquired three new properties, including a 140-bed skilled nursing facility. Both regional operators are new to LTC. HMG Healthcare will operate the Longview,...
Capital One announces $41 million in senior credit
Aug 22, 2017
Capital One has provided a $41.1 million first mortgage and $5 million senior credit facility for Prestige Care in Oregon, the company said.
Is mental health affected by diet? Evidence is mixed, review finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Diet can significantly effect mental health and wellbeing, but many dietary recommendations aren’t backed by solid evidence, a new study reveals.
New research shows why even well-controlled epilepsy can disrupt thinking
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 17, 2019
People with well-controlled epilepsy often experience bouts of unclear thinking. In a new study, Stanford researchers demonstrated why this occurs.
A Day in the Life: A life of achievement
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Seniors are often given awards for their military service or cinematic accomplishments. Nadine Grosso, vice president and director of communications for the Maine Health Care Association, thinks it’s...
Use of cholesterol-lowering drugs may cause slight mental impairment
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 06, 2005
The use of statins, or other cholesterol-lowering medications may have a slight effect on brain function, according to results of a new study published in the Dec. 1 issue of American Journal of Medicine.
House passes bill that delays physician pay cuts, fails to extend Medicaid increase
Jun 01, 2010
The House Friday adopted a jobs bill that delays for 19 months a 21.2% cut to Medicare physician reimbursements but does not extend a much hoped-for Medicaid increase.