U.S. nursing homes will have to wait for ‘Best’ treatment
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2021
As U.S. News & World Report expands its presence in long-term care with the Monday launch of a new program, “Best Senior Living,” for independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing...
Nearly 20% of older adults don’t plan to get flu vaccine: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2019
Nineteen percent of people aged 60 or more years do not plan to get vaccinated against influenza this year, according to a new AmeriSpeak Spotlight on Health survey from NORC at the University of Chicago.
McKnight’s Senior Living survey: 75% report PPE shortages in senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 07, 2020
“We are using homemade masks, as we are allotted one box of 50 masks a month. I have 53 employees,” one respondent said.
Skilled nursing occupancy dips amid overall senior living slowdown
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2019
After a brief shot of optimism last month, skilled nursing occupancy rates dropped slightly in the second quarter. The fade comes as managed care and declining lengths of stay continue to erode SNF operators’...
Meet Cindy Baier, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 25, 2020
Lucinda “Cindy” Baier became president and CEO at the country’s largest senior living company, Brookdale Senior Living, in early 2018 after having been chief financial officer since late 2015.
Erickson unveils $3 billion expansion strategy, new branding
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2021
Erickson Living is changing its name to Erickson Senior Living and rolling out a new logo as part of a strategy that will see almost $3 billion in development and construction over the next five years....
CDC: Residents undergoing dialysis may face higher COVID-19 risks
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2020
Nursing home residents undergoing dialysis might be at a higher risk for infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, because of exposures to staff members and community dialysis patients,...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum virtual event set for July 28, 29
May 14, 2020
The McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum, originally planned for May 7 and 8 in Chicago, now will be online events on Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29.
McKnight’s announces 2022 Women of Distinction ‘Rising Stars’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 23, 2022
Fifteen distinguished women working in skilled nursing, senior living or home care have been elected to the 2022 Rising Stars class in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
McKnight’s announces inaugural Spirit Award winners
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2022
Seven women have been chosen as the first class of Spirit Award winners, a new part of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program.