Approximately one out of every eight baby boomers in the United States – or roughly 10 million people – will develop Alzheimer’s disease, says a new report from the Alzheimer’s...
Klaassen gives up Sunrise chair post
Mar 20, 2008
Paul J. Klaassen, founder and chief executive of Sunrise Senior Living Inc., is stepping down from his position as board chairman.
Sunrise NYSE delisting may be imminent
Mar 19, 2008
Sunrise Senior Living Inc., the largest assisted living chain in the United States, faces a delisting from the New York Stock Exchange after missing a deadline to file an earnings report.
Report provides road map for LTC financing
Mar 19, 2008
A long-term care reference tool released Tuesday takes into account new market forces that are shaping the future of long-term care.
Bill would cut drug co-pays for assisted living dual eligibles
Mar 14, 2008
A new House bill introduced Thursday would provide dual eligibles living in assisted living facilities with the same co-pay coverage under Medicare Part D as nursing home residents.
Seniors housing loan volume rises
Feb 26, 2008
Loan volume in the seniors housing and care sector rose by $20.5 billion in the third quarter of 2007, according to a recent report by the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry....
Most assisted living residents need meds help, survey finds
Feb 05, 2008
A new survey of assisted living facilities finds that the vast majority of their residents receive help with their medications from staff members.
It’s about time
Jan 30, 2008
Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many...
Wrist action
Jan 30, 2008
The new CodeWatch transmitter from RF Technologies gives residents wristwatch-like comfort. The small, lightweight device feels familiar and comfortable, which helps put residents at ease.
Passing the smell test
Jan 30, 2008
Birchwood Laboratories has introduced two new products that provide a sanitary solution for incontinence cleansing and management. B-SURE Perineal Wash and B-SURE Odor Eliminator are products help operators...