Communities

Car Parade to Show Support for Residents and Staff at Russellville Park in Portland

PORTLAND, OR–A car parade has been organized for this Sunday to show support for the residents and staff at Russellville Park, a Leisure Care senior living community at 20 SE 103rd Avenue, during the stay-at-home order. On Sunday, May 3,…

Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame

By Jill Vitale-Aussem, LNHA I had hoped, with the current focus on healthcare workers as heroes, that the demonizing of nursing homes would cease during the pandemic. It hasn’t. I’ve seen very few news stories blaming hospitals when patients die…

Eskaton and The Reutlinger Community Finalize Affiliation to Expand Services and Enhance Lives of Older Adults in Northern California

CARMICHAEL, CA–Eskaton and The Reutlinger Community today announced an affiliation that will incorporate The Reutlinger Community into the Eskaton network of retirement communities and allow the nonprofit organizations to combine resources, expand services and enhance the lives of older adults…

Adams Keegan to Host COVID-19 Update Webinar for Employers

MEMPHIS, TN–Adams Keegan, a national HR, payroll and benefits provider, will host its next COVID-19 HR webinar on Friday, May 1, at 10 a.m. CST. During this live webinar for employers, the Adams Keegan team will answer the most commonly…

Oakmont Senior Living to Host Live Virtual Event: Caring for a Loved One in COVID-19 Isolation

WINDSOR, CA–Oakmont Senior Living will host an hour-long live video webinar on Thursday, April 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m. PST—“Caring for a Loved One in COVID-19 Isolation” with Teepa Snow, one of America’s leading educators on dementia. Register for this free Oakmont…

Cubii Donates Over 500 Seated Compact Ellipticals to Senior Living Communities Across North America

CHICAGO–To help senior living community residents stay healthy and active during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place, Cubii, maker of the Cubii compact seated elliptical that helps people stay active and gain mobility with low-impact exercise, has donated more than 500 of its…

Porter Hills Foundation Receives Grant from Heart of West Michigan United Way Coronavirus Response Fund

GRAND RAPIDS, MI–The Porter Hills Foundation is excited to announce that it has received $20,000 from the Heart of West Michigan United Way Coronavirus Response Fund. This gift will support Porter Hills Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund for frontline caregivers, a…

UMRC Foundation Receives $15,000 Grant from Chelsea Community Foundation

CHELSEA, MI–The United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Chelsea Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. This grant to the UMRC Foundation will…

Sparo Health Offers Free Online Fitness Classes to Senior Living Communities

ST. LOUIS, MO–During the last several weeks, senior living communities and other long term care facilities have been been hit hard by COVID-19. During this uncertain time, these facilities have had to focus primarily on keeping residents safe and keeping…

HUD Makes Contingencies for Borrowers During COVID-19 Pandemic

CHICAGO–As with millions of other businesses across the U.S., Cambridge Realty Capital is operating remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. So while it’s not quite “business as usual,” it’s “about as close as it can be,” according to Cambridge President Jeffrey…