Gayle Kvenvold, President and CEO of LeadingAge Minnesota, was recently named a 2021 Most Admired CEO by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. In a feature story published on Sept. 7, Gayle drew attention to the workforce shortages long-term care providers are facing. “Long-term care had a workforce shortage before the pandemic, but it is now…

BALTIMORE—Arena Analytics, the market leader in applying artificial intelligence to workforce challenges, today announced strong 2021 results to date, including continued revenue growth, multiple new customer agreements, and an expanded leadership team. “I couldn’t be prouder of what our team has accomplished during a difficult year,” said Arena Analytics CEO Myra Norton. “We’re solving critical real-world…

RALEIGH, N.C.—K4Connect, a mission-driven company integrating the best in technology to serve and empower older adults and individuals living with disabilities, today announced the upcoming release of its enterprise-managed integration with the Amazon Echo Show. The K4Community Alexa skill for Echo Show leverages newly released Alexa Management APIs to deliver an enhanced multimodal experience for senior living…

CLEVELAND, Ohio—OnShift®, a leader in human capital management software for post-acute care and senior living, and Viventium®, a SaaS-based human capital management (HCM) solution that specializes in onboarding, payroll, human resource information system (HRIS), and benefits administration, today announced a strategic partnership that integrates Viventium’s product offerings with the OnShift HCM product suite. These integrated…

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Glennis Solutions, LLC, a leading senior housing software business created by senior living professionals, has announced three innovative product offerings in time for several key fall conferences in the senior living industry. The new products help senior living providers optimize their care staffing, improve medication management accuracy and safety, and automate and optimize annual…

(Alexandria, Va.)—Opening its 2021 Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo, Argentum honored those who care for older adults at the Argentum Awards and Heroes Work Here Celebration, presented by Benchmark, Monday, Sept. 13, in Phoenix, Ariz. Emceed by actress, author, and advocate Marcia Gay Harden, the program included a video tribute to the tremendous dedication…

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.—Danae Mierau has been named executive director of Willowbrook Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Littleton, Colo. She will be overseeing all daily care, programming and operations. Mierau previously was director of rehabilitation and physical therapy with Legacy Healthcare in Littleton, Colo. She has also served as a physical therapist with Berkley…

MINNEAPOLIS—GrandPad, creator of the purpose-built tablet for seniors, announced today that it has partnered with Growing Bolder to enhance and expand the library of engaging content for seniors that is included in the GrandPad tablet. Growing Bolder is an award-winning, multimedia company that is on a mission to redefine aging by delivering content that engages…

TUMWATER, Wash.—JEA Senior Living, a prominent senior living operator, has changed its name to Sinceri Senior Living. The company plans to expand its offerings to assisted and independent living to provide its residents a more holistic continuum of care. The change was driven by a desire to refine the company’s brand image and communications to…

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.—Arlene Crawford has been named executive director for Vineyard Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Murrieta, Calif. In this capacity, she will oversee all daily care, programming, and operations. Crawford previously was operations manager of Clearwater South Bay in Torrance, Calif. She has also served as operations manager at Elmcroft Senior Living…

BALTIMORE—Great Place to Work® and PEOPLE magazine have honored Brightview Senior Living as one of the 2021 PEOPLE Companies that Care® . This is Brightview Senior Living’s first time being named to the prestigious list, this year coming in at number 75. This list honors the top companies in the country that demonstrate respect for…

REDDING, Conn.—Meadow Ridge (MeadowRidge.com), a Benchmark continuing care retirement community (CCRC), has announced the winners of its 2021 scholarship fund. A total of $135,000 has been distributed to 27 Meadow Ridge associates or their children to help them pursue degrees, certifications or further their studies at 18 different public and private educational institutions throughout New…