Communities

Brand New Day Rolls Out COVID-19 Relief Program

GARDEN GROVE, CA–Brand New Day, a Medicare Advantage prescription health plan available in 12 California counties, announced its new COVID-19 relief program that goes above and beyond the full compliance measures outlined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Phase…

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Offers Tips to Ease Mood Changes and Isolation During COVID-19

By Rachel Dolhun, MD During these uncertain times with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many of us, both with and without Parkinson’s or mood changes, are experiencing worry and fear. Here, we offer tips to ease mood changes and lessen feelings of…

UMRC & Porter Hills Participates in White Ribbon Initiative Honoring “Healthcare Heroes”

CHELSEA, MI/GRAND RAPIDS, MI–At UMRC & Porter Hills, our direct care team members are there to provide care and comfort for the older adults we serve. Especially now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, these “Healthcare Heroes” are doing everything in their…

Juniper Communities Testing Residents and Associates for COVID-19

Senior living’s proactive approach to limit illness and death rates BLOOMFIELD, NJ–Juniper Communities, a national owner-operator of seniors housing communities announced late yesterday it will begin full testing of consenting residents and associates in its communities as a proactive measure…

Senior Care Authority Provides No Cost Consulting to Families Coping With Care Needs During Sheltering in Place

PETALUMA, CA–Senior Care Authority, a well-known senior placement and eldercare consulting organization, has been proactive in providing vital information to families during this unprecedented critical situation. Families making difficult decisions and trying to access eldercare resources are finding support and…

Resort Lifestyle Communities Opens New All-Inclusive Senior Living Community in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, AR–Resort Lifestyle Communities, a national leader in senior living, opened Chenal Pines, a new retirement community in Little Rock, AR, offering independent living for adults 55 and over. “Our research indicated there was a significant need for additional…

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Guidance to Long-Term and Community-Based Care Settings to Ensure High-Quality Dementia Care Continues During COVID-19 Crisis

CHICAGO–The Alzheimer’s Association is offering new guidance to help ensure the delivery of high-quality care for people living with Alzheimer’s and all dementia in long-term care and community-based settings during the current COVID-19 crisis. The document released March 30 is in…

Old Time Pottery Launches Big-Hearted Bins Campaign

MURFREESBORO, TN–Old Time Pottery launched its Big-Hearted Bins campaign today in partnership with over 40 assisted living facilities and senior centers in 11 states. This campaign provides critical home essentials to improve quality of life for community residents temporarily socially…

Smith Family Foundation Recognizes Senior Caregivers

ROANOKE, VA–The James R. Smith Family Charitable Foundation, in an effort to recognize frontline workers providing critical care and support to senior communities, has committed over $1.2 million to provide disaster relief gifts to frontline associates of Harmony Senior Services.…

Pegasus Senior Living Stays Ahead of COVID-19 Curve with Health Team, Onsite Testing, More

DALLAS–With the coronavirus pandemic in place, senior living companies like Pegasus are rising above the fray to be proactive in their protocols and day-to-day operations to protect their residents and associates. Dr. Sandra Petersen, a partner of Pegasus’ Health and…