Scientists at the University of Texas Health Center at San Antonio have conducted a new genome study to better determine dementia risk factors and its causes. According to a Sept. 17 press release, the study revealed an overlap between dementia diagnoses with any cause, and those related to vascular issues, according to Dr. Bernard Fongang […]
The University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health has launched a new research center to study and improve the treatment of dementia. The university on Aug. 15 launched the center, called Establishing Mechanisms of Benefit to Reinforce the Alzheimer’s Care Experience (EMBRACE). The university is planning to undertake six research trials on a variety of […]
Memory care operator Abe’s Garden is in the midst of an expansion project that is set to increase its capacity for housing residents and dementia care research. Funding for the expansion comes from a fundraising campaign called “Let’s Grow Together,” which as of Sept. 20 had raised $16.5 million of its $20 million goal. The […]
Transactions Mustang Creek Enterprises acquires sixth community Mustang Creek Enterprises, an assisted living and memory care developer in North Texas, took ownership of its sixth community on Sept. 18. According to a press release, the company closed on the purchase of Mustang Creek Estates of Frisco and took ownership of the community. The community has […]
Senior housing operators are starting to see staffing stabilize and are pursuing a variety of strategies to win and retain quality hires. In particular, operators are still tweaking their methodologies in order to fill their hardest to hire roles such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and dining room staff. At LCS, said there have […]
After a period of strain, the senior housing industry is poised for a coming evolution and growth with strong tailwinds. That’s according to the latest Senior Housing Outlook Report from commercial real estate and financial advisory firm Walker & Dunlop. Capital markets challenges in 2024, particularly high interest rates, and wage growth have contributed to […]
American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR) on Tuesday announced it has exercised a purchase option to acquire the remaining 24% ownership stake of Trilogy Health Services. Trilogy acquired the minority stake from its joint-venture partner, an affiliate of NorthStar Healthcare Income. The amount that changed hands with the transaction was $258 million, according to a press […]
Hear more insights on designing for wellness and other topics from industry veterans at our upcoming ReBUILD event in Chicago on November 20 and 21. Tickets are available here. Senior living operators are preparing for the baby boomer generation by outfitting communities with more sophisticated wellness offerings through new designs and technology. Both architects and […]
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Between demand for senior living and a new interest rate cut, companies in the industry have some things to look forward to in the years to come. But a “funky” supply-demand imbalance is still here to stay for now, as new projects take years to come to fruition. For one, demand is set to push […]
