News by subject: SCZ

Dr. Michael Guerriere, President and Chief Executive Officer, Extendicare Inc. ("Extendicare" or the "Company") , and his team joined Michael Kousaie, Vice President, Strategy and Product Innovation, Toronto Stock Exchange , to open the market and...

Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that three franchise owners in Alabama, Maryland and North Carolina have expanded their territories, growing existing coverage...

Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchisor with over 125 franchise partners and more than 200 territories nationwide, has grown rapidly in recent years by building a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful...

Best Life Brands, LLC ("Best Life Brands"), a franchised organization with a portfolio of brands dedicated to senior care, proudly announced today that two of its distinguished brands, ComForCare and Blue Moon Estate Sales, were recognized as two of...

Chartwell Retirement Residences ("Chartwell") announced today a cash distribution of $0.051 per Trust Unit.  The cash distribution will be payable on March 15, 2024 to unitholders of record on February 29, 2024. Unitholders can participate in...

Sun Life U.S. is offering Family Leave Insurance (FLI) in Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas, with more states on the way. The fully insured offering broadens workers' access to paid leave, giving more employers the option to provide a valuable...

The American College of Financial Services 2023 Retirement Income Literacy Study finds that older Americans lack actionable retirement knowledge?averaging 31% on a retirement literacy quiz. The study reinforces the direct relationships that exist...

Essence SmartCare, a global leader in IoT remote care solutions, has announced it was chosen as the sole technology provider for the "INES" (intelligent emergency detection system) project. Sponsored by the Innovation Fund, the project is being...

Caring Transitions, the nation's leading provider of senior relocation and transition services, announces the launch of its newest location just outside Atlanta, serving Dallas, Hiram, Powder Springs, and the surrounding communities. Caring...

Welltower® Inc. has issued the following business update which can be found at: https://welltower.com/february2024-business-update...

Welltower Inc. ("Welltower" or the "Company") today announced that it plans to form a long-term strategic partnership with Affinity Living Communities ("Affinity"), a vertically integrated developer and operator of age-restricted and age-targeted...

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The Dakota Oyate Elder Care Lodge will benefit from energy-efficiency and accessibility renovations after an investment of more than $2.9 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Chief Vincent Tacan, this project...

Clearwater Living®, a real estate and property management company dedicated to the ownership, operation and development of high-quality senior living communities, announced today that Jill Zimmerman will be taking on new responsibilities in an...

First Financial Bank has announced a $5.5 million investment to support the Landmark at Abilene senior housing project. The historic renovation of the former Travis Elementary School at 1101 S. 9th Street will involve converting and expanding the...

Dilendorf Law Firm, a New York law firm focusing on crypto assets and cybersecurity, is dedicated to defending the rights of senior citizens who have fallen victim to elder fraud involving theft of crypto assets through cyber-attacks, Sim Swaps, and...

Accushield, the leader in visitor management for senior living and skilled nursing, is excited to announce the official launch of #ProjectLoveMeter. The mission of #ProjectLoveMeter is to tackle the rising epidemic of social isolation, severe...

This February, Executive Home Care, a premier in-home care provider, spotlights its franchise success: combining business acumen with heartfelt service. With over 54 million Americans aged 65 and older, Executive Home Care emphasizes the human...

Caring Transitions, the nation's leading provider of senior relocation and transition services, announces the launch of its newest location just outside Atlanta, serving Dallas, Hiram, Powder Springs, and the surrounding communities. Caring...

A proprietary cognitive assessment from Linus Health, a digital health company focused on enabling early detection of Alzheimer's and other dementias, outperforms the most commonly used paper-based assessment in detecting early mild cognitive...

LifeLoop, a comprehensive software platform that holistically supports senior living owners, staff, residents, and their families, today announced the winners of the 2023 Communities That Shine Awards....

The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for February; Genetic Testing Fraud. The StateWide Fraud of...

Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral...

California caregivers can see the world through the eyes of the people they care for through a free immersive online training developed by Embodied Labs, in partnership with Front Porch and the Front Porch Center for Innovation and...

On Lok, Self-Help for the Elderly, All American Medical Group, Chinatown Community Development Center, and San Francisco Marin Medical Society are launching their first joint effort to celebrate the Lunar New Year by promoting the cultural value of...

Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior care referral and placement agency, is offering an exceptional franchise opportunity specifically for nurses and veterans. To support these individuals in starting a care-driven business, Assisted Living...

The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, along with the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health for British Columbia, will make an important announcement on seniors' health care. There will be a media availability immediately...

Khyaal, India's number one app for senior citizens, has raised USD 4.2 million in a seed funding round. The round was co-led by 62Ventures, SVQuad, and Inventus Capital. Glen Tullman, Kanwal Rekhi, Raju Reddy, and Raj-Ann Gill, were among the...

A VIP Party and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony was held for Green Oaks of Goshen, a new affordable assisted lifestyle community for older adults is now open....

Omni Quality Living ("Omni"), a portfolio business of the Hillcore Group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Wildwood Care Centre ("Wildwood") in St. Mary's, Ontario, effective February 1st. The acquisition is part of Omni's growth...

The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, along with the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health for British Columbia, will make an important announcement on seniors' health care. There will be a media availability immediately...

"The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford on signing a historic $3.1 billion dollar agreement for health care funding in Ontario. Over time, this agreement will facilitate the creation...

Right at Home, the in-home care franchise with more than 500 locations across the nation, is turning National Caregivers Day (February 16) into an entire week of caregiver recognition beginning February 11. Right at Home locally-owned offices are...

Right at Home, the 700-plus location in-home care concept helping seniors and adults with disabilities live comfortably at home, is looking to expand in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The opportunity gives local entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference...

Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical home care services company, has named Brazoria County, Texas, Caring Senior Service employee Christina Divine as its 2023 Caregiver of the Year....

More than 40% of Long Island voters age 40 and older say they are either currently caring for an aging loved one (11%) or have previously done so (31%), while nearly eight in ten (77%) say they are or were stressed emotionally due to those...

Many Home Instead franchises across America are experiencing a dramatic increase in service inquiries from concerned families in need of support. A January 2024 survey1 by Home Instead, Inc. found that one out of five Americans saw a noticeable...

Delaware-based Kim Roman attended Annual Community Leaders Summit Jan. 25-28 Owl Be There, an emerging franchise concept featuring...

Maplewood Senior Living , a leading provider of luxury senior living across the Northeast and Midwest, is proud to announce that all 16 of its communities have received the prestigious 2024 Best of Senior Living Awards from A Place for Mom, North...

NexCore Group, a national leading real estate developer specializing in healthcare, life sciences, and senior living, joined forces with CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System to commemorate the grand opening of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus...

AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement today in response to Governor Josh Shapiro's 2024-2025 budget address:...

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. plans to release its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  The Company also plans to discuss the results on a conference call scheduled for Wednesday,...

A Place for Mom, the leading online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America, has announced the Best of Senior Living for 2024. The top-rated senior living communities and in-home care providers have been recognized as...

Shea Homes®, known for its Trilogy® brand communities and Join the Movement. Live Happier® mantra as a leading 55+ community developer, announced the brand's expansion by delivering the hallmark Trilogy lifestyle in a more intimate setting in the...

This February, during National Heart Health Month, Executive Home Care, a leading provider of in-home care services, renews its commitment to promoting heart-healthy living among seniors. With cardiovascular disease remaining a leading cause of death...

February is National Senior Independence Month. It is dedicated to empowering our senior community with the tools and knowledge to achieve well-being and vitality. Dr. Steven Gundry, a cardiothoracic surgeon and renowned expert in health and...

Northwind Group, a real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager, announced today that Northwind Healthcare Debt Fund II led the origination of two mezzanine loans totaling $105 million secured by two portfolios of 25 properties comprised of...

PruittHealth, a family-owned organization for more than 50 years, is expanding its senior living offerings in Georgia with the acquisition of Brighton Gardens of Buckhead. The Norcross-based company is renaming the assisted living community...

Assisted Living Locators, a leading full-service senior care referral and placement agency, is emphasizing the importance of cardiovascular health for seniors during American Heart Month this February. With heart disease remaining a leading cause of...

Joe & Bella, a Chicago-based adaptive-apparel brand, is transforming the landscape of fashion for older adults. Born from one family's caregiving journey, the brand stands as a testament to compassion, resilience, and innovation. A Personal Journey...