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Risk Management

The Best Ways to Stay Out of Court, Part II

This popular session from 2008, with more compelling and valuable advice. The session, presented by veterans in senior living law, will help you identify operational vulnerabilities that may lead to legal liabilities, and even lawsuits. Learn what you can

Congress Examines Life Settlements

Congress is taking a hard look at life settlements, a relatively new practice of selling a life insurance policy to third party investors, out of concern lack of regulation and oversight may lead to exploitation of senior citizens.

Leadership Tips for a Tough Economy

New research finds that 40 percent of senior managers doubt their company execs have a credible plan to address the economic crisis. Plus, one third of those execs are not confident in the plans they’ve developed. And while the senior living business has

Study Adds LTC Expenses

The Center for Retirement Research has added long-term care expenses to its National Retirement Risk Index report. This data can help providers hone their business plans and marketing strategies.

Plan Recession Recovery Now

Marketing experts say companies can’t afford to wait for the Wall Street Journal to declare that recession recovery has begun. Their advice: “Start planning now and lead the pack in reaching post-recession consumers.”

LTC Insurance Tips

A recent online article by U.S. News & World Report calls long-term care insurance policies complicated, but also offers consumers seven tips for making a “sound purchase.” LTC insurance coverage for assisted living will become increasingly prevalent as b

Helping Residents Survive the Recession

Increasingly, the regional management team at Distinguished Assisted Living Inc. is hearing variations of the same story from the six communities in its region: Some residents and families are having a difficult time paying for board and services.

Alzheimer’s Test Debate

A New York Times blogger, whose mother lives in a memory care community, presents the pros and cons of testing for the gene variant that identifies individuals as being prone to developing Alzheimer’s disease. Providers may consider sharing this resource

Caregivers May Observe ‘Pseudosenility’

Missed diagnoses of reversible dementia are a common occurrence, says the National Institute on Aging, and frontline caregivers are among those who are best positioned to observe changes in resident behavior.

Boards Push Corporate Responsibility

A recent survey found that more boards of directors at U.S. companies are prioritizing corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives. Providers nationwide have led such efforts to benefit their residents and staff as well as the environment.