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Our September discussions had a great turnout and wide variety in topics with some amazing engagement from our community members. Click on the links below for recordings, podcasts,...
Posted 10/01/2023
The National Alliance for Caregiving has been awarded a $2 million cooperative agreement from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to advance a national research and...
Posted 09/27/2023
The Maryland Department of Aging today kicked off its new partnership with the Mental Health Association of Maryland’s Engage with® initiative to make Maryland’s workforce...
Posted 09/21/2023
Ageism Awareness Day on Saturday, October 7, 2023, is an opportunity to draw attention to the existence and impact of ageism in our society and how we can reframe aging in our...
Posted 09/15/2023
Gartner Van Scoyoc will be honored posthumously, as he passed away in August 2022 at age 91 and inducted into the Continuing Care Hall of Fame Nov. 5 in Chicago.2023 marks the fifth...
Posted 09/08/2023
Our August discussions had a great turnout and wide variety in topics with some amazing engagement from our community members. Click on the links below for recordings, podcasts, chat...
Posted 09/04/2023
The MIT AgeLab is recruiting individuals aged 65+ with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers to participate in a virtual study to evaluate a new robot developed by a third-party...
Posted 08/23/2023
Unique representative study investigates changing views on longevity and aging across health, retirement, and purpose.A revealing new Harris Poll conducted by the firm Age Wave has...
Posted 08/16/2023
HomesRenewed Ventures (“HRV”) is a technology company funded by the National Institutes on Aging devoted to helping older Americans age in place. Our mission is to improve the...
Posted 08/16/2023
Arts for the Aging Accepting Applications for The Creative Connections ProjectFully-funded therapeutic arts workshops for older adults and their caregiversArts for the Aging is accepting...
Posted 08/02/2023
Our July discussions had some great turnout and great variety in topics and some amazing engagement from our community members:The Joys of Swedish Death CleaningEvidence-Based Guided...
Posted 07/28/2023
The nation’s population is getting older. The number of people age 65 and older in the United States has grown from 35 million in 2000 to approximately 55 million in 2020, according...
Posted 07/28/2023
Iona Senior Services (Iona) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Alzheimer’s Disease Programs...
Posted 07/27/2023
On June 4, Road Scholar, the world leader in educational travel for older adults, kicked off their 38th Grandparent Adventure season. And this year, Road Scholar’s grandparents...
Posted 07/21/2023
A new report published today from the 33rd annual Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS) finds that caregivers are more likely to have lower levels of assets and more likely to have problems...
Posted 07/18/2023
The Alzheimer’s Association celebrates today’s U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action to grant traditional approval of Leqembi® (lecanemab, Eisai/Biogen) for...
Posted 07/07/2023
Positive Aging Community Champion, Retirement Unlimited, Inc. (RUI) is excited to announce the launch of their new Elancé Luxury Living community Elancé at Old Town (formerly Sunrise...
Posted 07/05/2023
The first half of 2023 had some truly unique and amazing discussions. There were 62 discussions and over 10,000 attendees, with hundreds of thought-provoking questions asked and some...
Posted 07/04/2023
At the conclusion of the Loudoun Times-Mirror’s annual Best of Loudoun contest, Morningside House of Leesburg has emerged the victor in both the Assisted Living and Retirement Community...
Posted 06/30/2023
Our June discussions has some great turnout and great variety in topics and some amazing engagement from our community members:Brain Health As You Age with Dr. Simmons & Jodi LyonsTips...
Posted 06/29/2023
Positive Aging Champion The Option Group, is pleased to welcome Steve Gale as the Business Development CoordinatorSteve is our new Business Development Coordinator and has had a successful...
Posted 06/28/2023
In 2018, Mather Institute began a five-year study of health and wellness among residents of Life Plan Communities. The first of its kind, the Age Well Study aimed to understand the...
Posted 06/28/2023
The Maryland Department of Aging today announced that Maryland has been chosen by the Centers for Health Care Strategies as one of ten states to participate in the Multisector Plan...
Posted 06/27/2023
The nation’s median age increased by 0.2 years to 38.9 years between 2021 and 2022, according to Vintage 2022 Population Estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau....
Posted 06/23/2023
Generations Journal is the quarterly journal of the American Society on Aging. Each issue is devoted to bringing together the most useful and current knowledge about a specific...
Posted 06/22/2023
Estimates show that by 2025, more than 12 million Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia – costing health plans more than $345 billion annually.Together...
Posted 06/21/2023
VHC Health, a community-based hospital providing medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is excited to announce the official grand opening of its Outpatient Pavilion....
Posted 06/20/2023
We are pleased that Positive Aging Community Champion, Capital Senior Solutions team members, Jan Brito and Laura Quigley of Brito Associates of Compass were ranked #66 in the state...
Posted 06/19/2023
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), a prominent association shaping the active-aging industry, and Age of Majority (AoM), a research-driven marketing consultancy,...
Posted 06/09/2023
The Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium announces sponsorship opportunities again this year at our 37th Annual Dementia Caregivers Conference. The one-day conference will be...
Posted 06/08/2023
The Maryland Department of Aging is issuing a solicitation for the purposes of obtaining grantees to continue providing congregate housing services under the standard and/or individualized...
Posted 06/07/2023
Positive Aging Community Champion, Inspirations Assisted Living and Memory Care proudly announces that they have purchased Woodlands Assisted Living located close to the Chesapeake...
Posted 06/06/2023
Positive Aging Community Champion, Juan Tuason of Paragon Home Care, McLean was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s...
Posted 06/05/2023
In May 2023 our registrations more than doubled our turnout when compared to May 2022, our top three discussions were no surprise:What To Do With All Those Photos? Anytime we...
Posted 06/03/2023
Carla Rawlings-Rye has been an integral part of Seabury Care Management for 14 years. She set the standard for dedication, compassion and determination in providing care coordination...
Posted 05/29/2023
Millennials say they want their parents to safeguard their own financial security vs. leaving an inheritance Nearly all retirees (93%) agree that preparation, flexibility and...
Posted 05/17/2023
Positive Aging Community Champion, Victory Housing is proud to announce that 100% of our assisted living communities have been awarded the 2023-24 Best Senior Living Community...
Posted 05/13/2023
The Maryland Department of Aging has begun accepting applications from non-profit organizations and Area Agencies on Aging who are looking to expand existing or establish new aging-in-place...
Posted 05/06/2023
In April 2023 our registrations nearly doubled our turnout from the previous month and when compared to April 2022, two discussions led the pack which are both focused on downsizing...
Posted 04/30/2023
In celebration of Older Americans Month, DC nursing homes and assisted living communities, along with the help of their staff, will physically and symbolically connect as a community...
Posted 04/26/2023
Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland recently became part of a small number of Maryland senior living communities that are harnessing the sun to power its continuing care retirement...
Posted 04/11/2023
The Maryland Department of Aging is pleased to congratulate seven non-profit organizations that have been awarded grants to assist Maryland residents to age in place. A total of $100,000...
Posted 04/03/2023
Access HEARS announces a collaboration with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Service, Aging and Disability Services.Montgomery County is committed to providing...
Posted 04/03/2023
In March 2023, its no surprise that that once again the topic of Solo Aging led the pack based on registered attendees and we have an April discussion scheduled to follow up on one...
Posted 03/24/2023
Goodwin Living™, a not-for-profit, faith-based, senior living and health care services organization in the National Capital Region, announced that Josh Bagley has been named the...
Posted 03/02/2023
susy 30th letter.pdfA message from the staff at Aging Well EldercareAs the staff at Aging Well Eldercare, we want to take a moment to acknowledge our wonderful leader, Susy Elder Murphy,...
Posted 03/01/2023
The Maryland Department of Aging is pleased to welcome Carmel Roques, appointed by Governor Wes Moore and sworn in this month as the new Secretary and leader of the department. With...
Posted 03/01/2023
In February 2023, its no surprise that the topic of Solo Aging led the pack based on registered attendees, followed by a discussion on how home maintenance impacts aging in place and...
Posted 02/23/2023
“We are sending our prayers and support to Bruce Willis and his family on the announcement of his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). We are also grateful for the family’s...
Posted 02/17/2023
In January 2023, the topic of Hearing Aids and Hearing Loss led the pack based on registered attendees, followed by two engaging discussions on what to do with your "stuff" and "grandparenting"!...
Posted 01/24/2023
Most found process of finding care very frustrating, highlighting need for improved navigation services. Twenty-four percent of U.S. adults ages 50 and older say they, or a loved...
Posted 12/30/2022
To discover the extent to which US companies use age-discriminating language in recruitment, Preply analyzed more than 21 million LinkedIn job ads for ageist terms. The analysis revealed...
Posted 12/06/2022
Funding Opportunity The Maryland Department of Aging is pleased to announce a competitive funding opportunity for grant awards under the Aging-In-Place Program, State of...
Posted 09/23/2022
The National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of 67 national organizations – applauds the release of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers developed...
Posted 09/22/2022
Broadmead is honored to announce that our community has achieved Platinum level certification for LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training through SAGECare, an organization dedicated to...
Posted 08/31/2022
Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages continue to affect medical care facilities around the U.S., and long-term care is no exception.ValuePenguin health care expert...
Posted 08/11/2022
August 1, 2022 – Today, Goodwin Living™, a not-for-profit, faith-based, regional senior living and health care services organization in the National Capital Region, announced it...
Posted 08/01/2022
While Workplace Flexibility Improved for Caregivers During the Pandemic, Some Challenges Increased, Including Feeling Isolated; 24% of Caregivers Worry Isolation May Be Long-TermWith...
Posted 07/28/2022
From the 1990s, Positive Aging Community founder, Steve Gurney is pictured in the center of this photo of the Memory Walk, held at George Mason University. These walks have been...
Posted 07/28/2022
This week we are featuring a throwback ad from our first edition in 1990. The Georgetown Retirement Residence was an institution in Washington, DC. Dozens of luminaries...
Posted 07/14/2022
This week we are featuring a throwback ad that features two of the Retirement Unlimited, Inc. communities Paul Spring & Heatherwood. This ad really speaks to the growth that...
Posted 07/06/2022
This week we are featuring Positive Aging Community Champion Tall Oaks Assisted Living, which back in 1990 was Tall Oaks Fellowship House. We love this ad because there is no area...
Posted 07/06/2022
New data indicate COVID-19 remains a significant threat to the health of nursing home residents and staff in this country, underscoring the need to hold nursing homes and other long-term...
Posted 06/16/2022
Advanced technologies designed to help drivers navigate intersections could address a third of the crashes that cause older driver injuries and fatalities, a new study from the Insurance...
Posted 06/16/2022
Positive Aging Community Champion, Retirement Unlimited promotes Jamie to a leadership role at communities in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties in Virginia. AarondaleBeautifully situated...
Posted 06/09/2022
Positive Aging Community Champion, The Virginian welcomes Emily to their state-of-the-art living option for individuals affected with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia...
Posted 06/09/2022
SilverBills is recruiting caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s related dementias to receive a free year of bill management services funded by a grant...
Posted 06/03/2022
Goodwin House Inc., a not-for-profit and faith-based senior living and health care services organization in the National Capital Region, announced it is rebranding to Goodwin Living™....
Posted 06/02/2022
Hermitage becomes Third Goodwin House Senior Living Community in Northern Virginia (Alexandria, VA) May 18, 2022 – Goodwin House Inc. (GHI), a not-for-profit regional senior...
Posted 05/18/2022
Majority of Americans say they want to live for a century, but only if they’re living well Edward Jones’ and Age Wave’s latest representative study of more than 11,000 North...
Posted 05/11/2022
Fannie Halton, who has been serving as Acting Administrator since November 2021, has accepted the role of full-time Administrator effective April 25Paragon Assisted Living, LLC announces...
Posted 05/11/2022
In celebration of Older Americans Month, DC nursing homes and assisted living communities, along with the help of their staff, will physically and symbolically connect as a community...
Posted 05/09/2022
Next Generation Design Utilizes Nana Technology™ and Evidence-Based ResearchA new national model for memory care is being unveiled byThe Virginian senior living community in Fairfax,...
Posted 04/22/2022
The Washington Area Villages Exchange (WAVE) is proud to announce that Hyattsville (MD) Aging in Place Village and Little Falls Village (Bethesda, MD) are winners of its first annual...
Posted 04/19/2022
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing’s CAPABLE Family Research study is actively recruiting participants for a pilot study. The study is adapting the CAPABLE program for older adults...
Posted 04/18/2022
Carroll Lutheran Village (CLV) recently welcomed Scott Edens as its new executive director. Edens provides leadership oversight of day-to-day operations; including following federal,...
Posted 04/04/2022
Insight Memory Care Center celebrated a milestone event with the Grand Opening Celebration of its second location, an Early Stage Center in Sterling, Virginia.For the past 38 years,...
Posted 04/01/2022
Since March 2020 over 30,000 people have attended our live & interactive discussions on a wide variety of topics featuring experts and thought leaders from all over the world!...
Paintings and drawings by the acclaimed Baltimore born artist, Herman Maril (1908 – 1986), will be on display, beginning May 1, on the Broadmead campus in the Community Center. The...
Posted 03/24/2022
Winter Growth, IncWe are thrilled that our newest Positive Aging Community Champion Winter Growth, Inc is celebrating the Grand Opening of Marge's Memory Care! This is their newest...
Posted 03/24/2022
Throughout our lifetime, we accumulate belongings that we may no longer use in our everyday lives and not realize our home is in disarray before it’s too late. Let’s face it, it’s...
Posted 03/04/2022
Broadmead is proud to announce it has been awarded the Certified Memory Care Neighborhood Commendation upon its stellar achievement to advance memory care for the residents it serves...
Posted 02/08/2022
A national poll conducted December 1-4, 2021, the Data for Progress survey reflects the critical role grandparents have played in family caregiving during the pandemic, and demonstrates...
Posted 12/10/2021
The Board of Friendship Heights Neighbors Network (FHNN) congratulates FHNN President, Constance Row, who on December 2 was named the recipient of the GROWS Debra Levy Humanitarian...
Posted 12/06/2021
HomesRenewed Resource Center paper, “The Cost Efficiency of Home Modifications to Reduce Healthcare Costs,” presented at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific...
Posted 11/30/2021
Arlington Neighborhood Village (ANV) announces its selection by the Community Care Corps to receive funds in support of its mission to help older adults in Arlington age in place...
Posted 09/28/2021
AlfredHouse Eldercare, Inc. is pleased to announce an entirely new concept in assisted living— “concierge living” offered in a boutique residential setting for those over 55...
Posted 09/23/2021
Positive Aging Network hosts live and interactive digital discussions each week or a variety of topics featuring thought leaders in the field of aging services.1) Amazon CareHub...
Posted 08/31/2021
The American Academy of Home Care Medicine (AAHCM) today released its searchable National Home Care Medicine Practice Directory in partnership with the National Home-Based...
Posted 08/18/2021
by Anelda KnoesenIn the last year or so, we’ve all benefited from being able to go online. The internet has kept us entertained and connected. During the times we couldn’t get...
Posted 08/02/2021
The Oasis Institute, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults ages 50+, has announced growth in the largest intergenerational tutoring program...
Posted 06/30/2021
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, and SAGE,...
Posted 06/29/2021
Though not everyone will become disabled with age, we are more likely to experience impairments and disabilities as we get older. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 American...
Posted 05/19/2021
Failing health, crumbling incomes and rising home costs have forced thousands of senior citizens into the streets. In California, for example, more than 30,000 Los Angeles area seniors...
Posted 05/17/2021
A new study was released on the 95 benefits of having a dog + dog and human relationship facts.One of the dog-human relationships examined was that of dogs and seniors. Dogs make seniors...
Posted 05/11/2021
With hearing loss ranking as one of the most common chronic health conditions that U.S. adults experience, affecting an estimated 48 million people nationwide, the American Speech-Language-Hearing...
Posted 05/09/2021
Choice Mutual’s report on America’s End-of-Life Preparedness. The survey studied how well American's are prepared for death—from prepping their wills to leaving instructions...
Posted 05/08/2021
Nursing homes (NHs) with Black residents had higher rates of COVID-19 infection and deaths during the first wave of the pandemic compared to those with no Black residents, according...
Posted 05/05/2021
Recently Dr. William Thomas, founder of Eden Alternative®, Green Houses® and ChangingAging.org, spent five years traveling the country talking with elders and people who care about...
Posted 05/05/2021
Although older Americans have been the most at risk of dying from COVID-19, the pandemic has resulted in a rare drop in healthcare spending for this group in 2020, according to a new...
Posted 04/13/2021
Second Wind Dreams® is proud to join UK partner, Training2Care Group, as they launch the Dementia Interpreters™ program created by Glenn Knight. Beginning April 1, 2021 this innovative...
Posted 03/30/2021
The Alzheimer's Association® has launched a new training program with certification exam aimed at educating care professionals in long-term and community-based care settings — such...
Posted 03/24/2021
One-year into the COVID-19 pandemic and even with the light of the vaccine on the horizon, a majority of Americans are still fearful, according to a new healthinsurance.com national survey...
Posted 03/19/2021
From the originally published in a whitepaper: Shifting Trends in Vaccine Hesitancy.Notably, three-in-four (74%) seniors age 65+, one of the groups most at-risk for serious complications...
Posted 03/16/2021
“We are thrilled to add Woodholme Crossing to the Charter family,” says Keven Bennema, President and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Senior Living. “It means lifting up the...
Posted 02/05/2021
Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland’s communities, Carroll Lutheran Village and Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant, are among the top tier of U.S. skilled nursing facilities...
Posted 01/13/2021
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the day-to-day experiences of dementia caregivers, including how often certain behaviors may happen, situations which you may find...
Posted 11/15/2020
Independa, innovators of the award winning TV-based social engagement, education and care platform, today announced the results of a commissioned U.S. consumer survey, finding COVID-19...
Posted 11/15/2020
The staying power of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic was evident in the August 2020 results of FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker. Telehealth claim lines1 increased...
Posted 10/29/2020
ElderTree Care Management is pleased to announce two new team members: Deanna Rocco has joined our growing team as an Associate Care Manager (a care manager in training). Deanna...
Posted 10/29/2020
By Lindsay HutterMost of us have never experienced a pandemic with the spread and impact we have seen from COVID-19. This novel coronavirus has revealed that the world did not...
Posted 09/29/2020
Capital Caring Health’s annual Passion for Caring Gala will be heldSaturday, Oct. 3. The 2020 Passion for Caring Gala: Honoring the Heroes Among Us will be a virtual eventthat recognizes...
Posted 08/21/2020
Argentum’s 2020 Largest Providers Report has grown this year to include data on 150 senior living providers, up from 140 in 2019.One of Argentum’s most popular publications, the...
Posted 08/14/2020
Collington CEO Ann Gillespie announced that the Continuing Care Retirement Community has joined forces with MedStar Health to form the MedStar Center for Successful Aging, a non-profit...
Posted 08/04/2020
The Maryland Department of Aging, in conjunction with Partners in Care Maryland, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Maryland Community for LifeSM Program to Anne Arundel,...
Posted 07/26/2020
Remember when people could easily, or at least safely, visit their loved ones and friends at home and in care facilities, without fear of exposing them to the coronavirus? Now...
Posted 07/24/2020
A new survey seeking to learn the financial impact of the coronavirus on older Americans indicates that almost half of retirees say they have gone without essential items. According...
Posted 07/21/2020
A Family tie is very pleased to announce that Tamara Fye has joined our growing team of senior living consultants. Tamara will be taking the lead in Arlington, Alexandria, Fauquier,...
Posted 07/13/2020
Nursing home residents are often cared for by a variety of health care professionals, including licensed nursing staff. Transfers to a hospital can result from multiple factors, such...
Posted 04/29/2020
With the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continuing to dramatically change and disrupt life for families living with Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of...
Posted 04/17/2020
The unfolding tragedy in American nursing homes, where patients are dying in clusters, is another consequence of the coronavirus testing debacle.While America wasn’t looking, family...
Posted 04/07/2020
Effective immediately, the new directives require facilities to direct all staff who interact with residents to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), create separate observation...
Posted 04/07/2020
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights...
Posted 04/07/2020
NextStep , a mobile-based training and job placement startup aiming to expand the supply of qualified Certified Nursing Assistants to address the nation's caregiver shortage...
Posted 04/01/2020
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during...
Posted 03/31/2020
AARP Community Connections, a new, online platform launched by AARP Innovation Labs, allows users to organize and find local volunteer groups to help pick up groceries, provide financial...
Posted 03/26/2020
New study conducted by Clear Living with over 3,700 users from 2019-2020● 89% of participants cited social and personal problems as key impact of hearing...
Posted 03/25/2020
Effective March 17, 2020, Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone Service** Online Services Remain Available **All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public...
Posted 03/24/2020
As the Coronavirus outbreak forces many families to stay confined at home, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing families affected by Alzheimer’s disease with...
Posted 03/23/2020
Capital Caring Health needs medical personal protective equipment (disposable face masks, gloves, gowns). While we wait for national emergency stockpiled supplies to be released and...
Posted 03/21/2020
Activity Departments are being affected by the COVID-19 virus by having to limit group programming. NCCAP would like to share the following resources for in-room activity programming. Click...
Posted 03/16/2020
FutureCare is rolling out a robust new telecommunication system this week. It will enable each of our patients to have remote face to face communications with their loved ones. This...
Posted 03/15/2020
Report provides latest Alzheimer's prevalence, incidence, mortality and costs of care data -Barring medical breakthroughs, the number of people age 65+ with Alzheimer's dementia may...
Posted 03/11/2020
While cannabis is often thought to be used only by young people, according to a University of Colorado study, the use by senior citizens has dramatically increased in recent years....
Posted 03/09/2020
Seabury Resources for Aging is pleased to announce the honoree for the 2020 Leadership in Aging Awards Celebration. Sister Kathleen Weber (Sr. Kathy) has been with the Holy Cross...
Posted 03/06/2020
In addition to opening a second location, Beverly Assisted Living welcomes a new nursing and activities director! Ms. Ella Thomas brings her experience from larger facilities...
Posted 03/03/2020
Thirty-five years ago a group of visionary women in eldercare created a profession and a professional association. Originally the National Association of Private Geriatric Care Managers...
Posted 02/24/2020
The Living In Place Institute (LIPI) is pleased to announce two companion education programs to their widely recognized Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) certification...
Posted 02/24/2020
Argentum announces it has received a grant to develop and expand nationwide apprenticeships in senior living and related allied health occupations. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded...
Posted 02/19/2020
Robocalls are on the rise across the US. Nearly half the calls made from US cell phones in 2019 were spam according to a report from the Federal Communications Commission and seniors...
Posted 02/19/2020
Online Schools Report has released their ranking of the Best Online Master's Degrees in Gerontology. OSR, the new student resource site, based their ranking strictly on data, prioritizing...
Posted 02/18/2020
The LeadingAge Maryland Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Allison Ciborowski has been named the next President and CEO of LeadingAge Maryland. Please join us in congratulating...
Posted 02/14/2020
Larmax Homes is pleased to announce that Janet Carter has moved into a new position as the Senior Vice President of Operations. Janet has over 15 years of social work, marketing and...
Posted 02/11/2020
Contributing columnist wrote an interesting perspective in the health section of the Washington Post titled, Even in midlife, it’s smart to start thinking about where you’ll...
Posted 02/11/2020
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has launched a new chat feature through its Alzheimer’s Helpline that allows licensed social workers to provide assistance and support...
Posted 02/10/2020
WNDU in Lansing Michigan reports Michigan lawmakers are proposing a bill that would add video cameras in the rooms of nursing home patients.“Every person I talk to says this...
Posted 02/09/2020
Maryland Secretary of Aging Rona E. Kramer and Senator Benjamin Kramer worked cooperatively to legislate and implement a new program called Maryland Senior Call Check. This program...
Posted 02/04/2020
Valoria Walker, of Doula By Destiny, joins the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) End of Life Doula Advisory Council. The End-of-Life Doula Council...
Posted 02/04/2020
2020 is the Year of the Nurse and as part of this global initiative, ANA is working to advance nurses’ vital position in transforming healthcare. In that spirit, The Washington Post...
Posted 02/03/2020
When evaluating the attractiveness of a market for seniors housing investment or development, supply and demand metrics are crucial data to examine, and layering on an assessment of...
Posted 01/30/2020
National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) has added Baltimore-based Augsburg Lutheran Home & Village to its roster of senior living communities. Augsburg Lutheran...
Posted 01/28/2020
The American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging has released its January-February 2020 issue of BIFOCAL e-journal, which features stories about a disturbing trend involving...
Posted 01/28/2020
Making it Easier to Compare Providers and Care Settings on Medicare.govCMS plans to improve online comparison tools to inform health care decisionsCMS has been a driving force behind...
Posted 01/24/2020
Senior Health Department at Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) is pleased to welcome Kate Chutuape as Manager of Senior Health. With a public health background, Kate previously worked...
Posted 01/24/2020
Argentum is pleased to announce a new resource available from Senior Living Works. Careers in Caring, found on the Senior Living Works website, aims to share information with...
Posted 01/24/2020
Goodwin House Incorporated (GHI) today reported the appointment of Andy Siegel, vice president of business development, to serve as co-chair of LeadingAge Virginia’s new Home...
Posted 01/22/2020
Pennrose celebrated the grand opening of Pointe View at Aspen Hill in Silver Spring, Maryland. Located at 3136 Bel Pre Road, the new high-quality, mixed-income community...
Posted 01/18/2020
New research from AARP finds a 14% increase in the number of adults age 50-plus who play online or video games on a monthly basis. Over the past three years, the 50-plus gamer population...
Posted 01/17/2020
What factors contribute to the health and well-being of Life Plan Community residents? Answers are explored in a new report on our landmark, five-year Age Well Study being conducted...
Posted 01/16/2020
Capitol Seniors Housing (CSH), a leading senior living investment and development firm, has appointed Edie Empirio as Principal – Operations, a newly created role within the firm....
Posted 01/15/2020
Generations United announced six intergenerational programs selected to receive the prestigious 2019 Programs of Distinctiondesignation. The six programs are: Gaithersburg...
Posted 01/15/2020
Argentum is pleased to announce the launch and opening ofnominations for its new leadership development initiative for senior living industry emerging stars: the Leadership Advancement...
Posted 01/15/2020
Each year, Medicare beneficiaries in private Medicare Advantage plans and Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) have the opportunity to change plans during the annual open...
Posted 01/15/2020
The key to winning the hearts and minds of senior living community residents and their families is ensuring the facility has a great staff that communicates clearly, knows personal...
Posted 01/13/2020
EMBODIED LABS RAISES $3.2 MILLION IN SEED FUNDING WITH DIVERSE INVESTORS ACROSS AGING, TECH AND IMPACT FUNDSCompany’s Unique Immersive Platform Will be Showcased at Health 2.0 VentureConnect...
Posted 01/13/2020
Two-thirds (67.6%) of all skilled nursing facility patient days are now reimbursed by Medicaid, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s (NIC)...
Posted 01/10/2020
4Q19 NIC MAP Market Fundamentals data has been released and is now available. Download a snapshot of fourth quarter, 2019 data, which includes occupancy rates, annual rent growth,...
Posted 01/10/2020
Matt Paxton, nine-season veteran of Hoarders - premieres his new PBS show, Legacy List, helping families discover the truth behind some of their most prized and long-lost possessions....
Posted 01/06/2020
A large study that followed more than one million women for nearly two decades has found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater risk of dementia later in life; however, poor...
Posted 01/03/2020
CNBC reports in the article Retirement savings, Social Security and Medicare: These are the changes coming in 2020In 2020, you will be able to save more towards retirement, thanks...
Posted 01/03/2020
The New England Journal of Medicine reports in their report titled Changes in Quality of Care after Hospital Mergers and AcquisitionsHospital acquisition by another hospital or...
Posted 01/03/2020
From JD Supra - On Dec. 17, 2019, the Arlington County Board unanimously approved a set of zoning ordinance amendments designed to increase the supply of senior housing in Arlington,...
Posted 01/03/2020
Videos from the Kaiser Permanente Thriving After 60 University Event held at Northern VA Community College on October 12Selected Clips (5 Minute Summary Video)Emily Guy Birken - Full...
Posted 10/13/2019
Options for Senior America is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2019 Best of In Home Care Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews...
Posted 02/25/2019
The Senate Health Committee unanimously passed the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, legislation authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins...
Posted 11/29/2018
Kiplinger.com has unveiled its annual list of the most and least tax-friendly states for retirees. Kiplinger’s 2018 Retiree Tax Map—available at Kiplinger.com/links/retireetaxmap...
Posted 11/29/2018
People are not willing to make positive lifestyle changes now, such as quitting smoking, to live well in later years University of Phoenix announced that 59 percent of U.S. adults...
Posted 11/12/2018
Women are Choosing to Age with the Support of FriendsSome say the ‘60s hippies are going back to the commune. Others call the growing number of female Baby Boomers rooming together...
Posted 08/13/2018
Forbes Magazine reports on Ron Gold who founded LeanonWe, one of several companies striving to re-invent the home health care market.According to the article, "Beyond an agency...
Posted 05/05/2017
Research from NYU and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York examines language barriers’ impact on patient outcomes; notes a vulnerability gap for patients with limited English...
Posted 05/05/2017
In partnership with The Economist, the Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a cross-country survey of adults in Japan, Italy, the United States, and Brazil about people’s views...
Posted 05/05/2017
The Kursban Family Honored by The Jewish Council for the Aging as 2017 Humanitarian Awardees The Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) announced the Kursban Family as their...
Posted 05/01/2017
Personal Finance Expert Ric Edelman Reveals Solution to the Social Security CrisisT.R.U.S.T. Fund for America Turns Powerful Investing Concept Into Self-Funding SolutionWASHINGTON,...
Posted 04/19/2017
The Bulletin reports the Oregon State Bar has reporting a rapid trend in requests and referrals related to Elder Law and Estate Planning. According to the article "The...
Posted 03/29/2017
RestonNow reports that ground is scheduled to be broken on the IntegraCare facility at 2222 Colts Neck Road on March 30. The project, expected to be completed by 2020, will...
Posted 03/29/2017
Mcknights Senior Living reports that the "Wichita, KS-based Legend Senior Living has entered the Pennsylvania market, and Wall Township, NJ-based Springpoint Senior Living will...
Posted 03/29/2017
Holiday Retirement today announced that Dr. Bill Thomas joins the company as its first ever chief wellness officer. Dr. Thomas will combine his unparalleled expertise in human aging...
Posted 03/29/2017
At age 70 Jack Hanna spends about 200 days a year traveling with his production company and recently has begun cutting back a bit on speaking engagements to spend more time with his...
Posted 03/29/2017
From Baltimore Sun - LifeSpan Network, a Columbia-based association of senior care providers in the Mid-Atlantic, has named Kevin Heffner to succeed Isabella Firth as its president...
Posted 03/23/2017
Oak Crest, a CCRC located in Parkville, Maryland, appointed Kevin Goedke as associate executive director. Goedke previously spent seven years as an administrator and executive...
Posted 03/23/2017
Perkins Eastman, an architecture firm with specialty in senior living communities conducted a survey of leaders from 200 largely not-for-profit life plan communities (formerly known...
Posted 03/23/2017
Ocean Pines Senior Living Community1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MDOpportunity to acquire Ocean Pines Senior Living Community, a three building, 84-unit, licensed Assisted Living...
Posted 03/16/2017
Peggy Donohue, manager of home health operations at Seabrook Retirement Community, was honored this March as Seabrook’s nominee for Erickson Living’s 2016 leadership award...
Posted 03/16/2017
The House Republicans’ plan to repeal and replace the 2010 Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) would substantially increase the health insurance premiums of older Americans...
Posted 03/13/2017
Deadline for Nominations is April 3The Alexandria Commission on Aging (COA) is seeking nominations for its annual Excellence in Aging Awards Reception, held on Tuesday, May 9 at 6...
Posted 03/09/2017
Howard Gleckman reports in a article for Forbes Magazine, titled, Families Spend More To Care For Their Aging Parents Than To Raise Their KidsThe average out-of-pocket cost of raising...
Posted 03/08/2017
Transportation is clearly one of the biggest challenges for elders to maintain a purposeful lifestyle. However, utilizing public transportation is not always ideal. Rideshare...
Posted 03/08/2017
SourceBook publisher, Steve Gurney featured on the Aging Right at Home TV show hosted by Mark Turner This program features Matrona Busch, Certified Senior Advisor at Oasis...
Posted 03/08/2017
Options for Senior America is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2017 Best of In-Home Care Award winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews...
Posted 03/07/2017
Latitude Margaritaville, will be an "active adult community," a.k.a. a retirement community for those 55 and older, is being developed in Daytona Beach. We area huge...
Posted 03/03/2017