The Covid-19 pandemic has put overwhelming pressures on senior living providers — and some are offering additional psychological health services as a way to help residents, staff and family members cope in the meantime. While many senior living communities are well-equipped to deal with the physical care of their residents, they don’t always have the […]
The Covid-19 pandemic is changing many aspects of the senior housing industry, including the prospects for new development. While the long-term ramifications are still unclear, there are early indications the pandemic will make banks more cautious about the sector and create new opportunities for middle-market projects, among other changes. That’s according to Ryan Haller, an […]
Many senior living activities programs ground to a halt when the Covid-19 pandemic forced residents to self-isolate in their rooms starting in March. But in the time since, providers across the country have come up with a range of ways to keep residents entertained and engaged — an effort that becomes increasingly important as the […]
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The senior living industry may come out of the new pandemic era with an even stronger position than before — but in the meantime, operators are taking a hit on net operating income and are relying on support from their capital partners and even their competitors to weather the storm. For example, McMinnville, Oregon-based provider […]
When Dr. Sandra Petersen joined the health and wellness team of Pegasus Senior Living as a consultant in early February, she expected to help roll out a new memory care program. Then came Covid-19, and everything seemed to change overnight. Now, Petersen is in the thick of managing the Dallas-based provider’s Covid-19 response. From her […]
Senior living residents are going to want to socialize when they emerge from isolation — and providers will likely need to adjust their dining programs in order to cater to their newly busy lifestyles. From more grab-and-go meal kits and staggered mealtimes to mobile ice cream carts and online grocery shopping platforms, residents in social […]
While it’s uncertain how or when the Covid-19 pandemic will end, the disease’s unique pressures will likely shape how senior living communities are designed for years to come. Senior living providers across the U.S. are radically altering their normal operations to prevent or limit the spread of Covid-19, such as by canceling group activities and […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted just about every facet of senior living operations — including when to allow admission of new residents and how that process is handled. On one hand, senior living providers must maintain occupancy levels to keep revenue flowing, and that means admitting new residents. Particularly in assisted living and memory care, […]
A provision within the newly passed $2 trillion CARES Act stimulus package could open up the floodgates and provide small businesses across the country with a cash infusion — and the senior living industry stands to benefit if it acts quickly. The $350 billion provision, dubbed the paycheck protection program (PPP), is meant to help […]
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