Engaging Family in the Senior Living Transition
July 5, 2017
Family involvement can be a balancing act for senior housing executives. On the one hand the kids’ participation in the sales cycle is crucial. At the same time, their presence at the table may bring added concerns and complications. Here’s how some industry leaders address the issue: Engaging family, while keeping the sales cycle moving…
CEO Transition Announced at National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care
June 30, 2017
Bob Kramer to assume title of Founder and Strategic Advisor; Brian Jurutka to succeed as President and CEO The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) announced that Robert G. Kramer will transition to the role of founder and strategic advisor effective July 17, as part of a planned succession. Brian Jurutka, NIC’s…
P&G Professional University Announces New Opportunities for Cleaning Professionals to Receive CEUs
June 29, 2017
P&G Professional™, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, today announced two new opportunities for cleaning professionals to obtain continuing education units through P&G Professional University, from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association and IEHA, a division of ISSA. All three have credentialed the new P&G…
‘No One Wants To Be Old’: How To Put The ‘Non-Age’ in Nonagenerian
June 28, 2017
Trump Selects William Emanuel for U.S. Labor Board, Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative Releases Guidelines on Mobile-Derived Novel Endpoints, Study Examines How Polypharmacy Affects Walking While Talking in Older Adults, GAO Aims to Increase Consumer Clarity Regarding the Regulation of Memory Supplement Advertising, Short on Backers, GOP Delays Vote on Health Bill
Argentum Reviewing Senate Healthcare Draft Legislation
June 22, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Argentum, a national association advocating for excellence in senior living, is carefully reviewing the Senate’s discussion draft proposal released Thursday designed to overhaul the current Affordable Care Act. “We are laser focused on the impact this proposed bill could have on the senior living industry and the older Americans they serve,” said Argentum…
Argentum Closely Watching White House Intent to Nominate Key Positions
June 20, 2017
Argentum is monitoring the president’s intent to nominate key positions affecting aging Americans, caregivers, and senior living employers and employees. The White House shared via its website this week its intent to nominate Lance Robertson for the Assistant Secretary for Aging role within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Robertson is a gerontologist…
Argentum Supports Efforts to Fill Vacancies on Labor Board
June 8, 2017
Argentum has announced its support of a request by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) that President Trump fill vacancies on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as soon as possible. Congresswoman Foxx serves as the Chairwoman of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce and Congressman Walberg serves as…
Argentum Supports DOL Action on Joint Employer Standard
June 8, 2017
Argentum has announced its support of the June 7 decision by the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw its administrative interpretation regarding joint employment. “Argentum is pleased that Secretary Acosta has taken this important step that we hope will ultimately return the joint employer standard to its longstanding standard that existed for over thirty years…
LCS Community, Windsor at Celebration, Launches Preleasing
May 31, 2017
CELEBRATION, Fla. – Windsor at Celebration, the new upscale senior living rental community by developer/owner Big Rock Partners in Disney-originated master-planned Celebration, is launching preleasing of its 239 independent living, assisted living and memory care residences on June 1. Set on a high-profile site just south of Walt Disney World along I-4 – the only…
Argentum Silver PAC Supports Congressman Brady at Recent Event
May 26, 2017
Paul Williams, Argentum vice president of government relations, recently attended an event on behalf of Argentum Silver PAC for the re-election of Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) who serves as the Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. Congressman Brady discussed the tax reform efforts of the Ways and Means Committee, which…
Argentum Monitoring Impact of Proposed Budget on Senior Living
May 23, 2017
President Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget submitted to Congress this week leaves core Social Security and Medicare benefits untouched, but proposes substantial cuts to anti-poverty programs impacting seniors and their families. The budget proposal “A New Foundation for American Greatness,” aims to balance the federal budget over ten years with tax and regulatory reforms aiming…
Love & Company Expands Dallas Office, Hires Market Intelligence Director
May 19, 2017
Dallas, TX – Love & Company, a nationally recognized advertising and consulting firm specializing in the senior living field, recently hired Randy Catron, who has over 20 years experience in market research, as demand for the company’s market intelligence services continues to grow. Love & Company Principal, Tom Mann, notes, “It’s exciting to see not just our Market…