Introduction One of the more prevalent (and comparatively successful) areas of guardianship reform has been the promotion of less restrictive alternatives to guardianship. If some alternative mechanism exists to provide support and address the issues prompting the call for guardianship, then no guardianship should be necessary. The implementation of the alternative might avoid the court … Read more
Northbridge Companies is continuing to build upon and tweak the company’s affordable senior living model, with an eye toward taking it farther north, according to CEO Jim Coughlin. So far this year for Burlington, Mass.-based provider has seen improvements in margin growth and continues to grow top-line revenue, Coughlin said, driven by an approximate 6% … Read more
The first sign of spring for most people in America is Robin Red Breast. Hearing his little tweets and songs make one feel the cold and darkness of winter is past and one can look forward to a warm spring and fun summer. In my area of Beverly Hills one receives no such hope for … Read more
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For some seniors, retirement brings the unbridled joy of more time with loved ones — but for others, the golden years can end up being quite blue. … Read more
U.S. News has released its third “Best Senior Living” list, with companies including Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD), LCS and Brightview Senior Living near the top of the stack. . Of the more than 3,500 communities that were surveyed, 1,703 were recognized as “best” in one or more of the available categories, which include best … Read more
A Place for Mom CEO Larry Kutscher is stepping back from his role, with President Tatyana Zlotsky set to fill his shoes as the company’s top leader. With the move, Kutscher is transitioning to the role of chairman of the company’s board of directors. The company’s changes, effective May 2, are a part of a … Read more
The high cost of new development and lack of financing for big projects has pushed some operators to renovate and reposition older communities. In 2024, senior living operators and their partners are focusing on adding as much value as possible through renovations and repositioning. But as operators serving the baby boomers can attest, the incoming … Read more
Senior Planet’s “Sex at Our Age” column usually presents one detailed question and Joan Price’s detailed answer. But occasionally she assembles short questions that need only brief answers, called “Quickies.” Quickie #1: Household lube? I am a 72-year-old male. What should we use for a lube for unplanned sex? A woman recently invited me back … Read more
Test your skills with our monthly crossword puzzle. Click on the crossword boxes below to view the clues and type your answers in, or use the scroll features in the “across” and “down” columns on the right. Adrienne Raphel is the author of the nonfiction book Thinking Inside the Box: Adventures with Crosswords and the … Read more
Favorable demographics and demand spell good news for senior living operators in the months and years ahead, but a low rate of new supply and quickly aging properties could limit how many residents the industry can ultimately serve. The incoming baby boomer generation is expected to bring with it more demand for senior living services. … Read more