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McKnights Senior Living: People in the News

January 15, 2026/in News

John Knox Village names Melissa Honig President and CEO

Melissa B. Honig has been appointed President and CEO of Pompano Beach, Florida-based John Knox Village.

Honig previously was the executive director of Valle Verde, a HumanGood continuing care retirement community in Santa Barbara, California. She worked there for the past 11 years before moving to Florida.

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Melissa Honig, John Knox Village Chief Executive Officer

Melissa Honig, JKV President & Chief Executive Officer

We invite you to learn more and experience our breathtaking campus, astounding amenities, the exceptional team, and our remarkable residents who are all part of what makes JKV extraordinary. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a visit.

McKnights Senior Living: From Tragedy, a Chance for Education

July 14, 2025/in News

The death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa was a heartbreaking reminder that aging at home can come with unforeseen challenges.

At age 95, beloved actor Gene Hackman was aging at home with his 65-year old wife, Betsy Arakawa as his caretaker. When Betsy fell ill from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, she passed in their home, leaving Gene without a caretaker which led to his demise days later.

What happened to Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was devastating and tragic, and it’s an example of what can go wrong when older adults choose to age in place.

As a guest columnist for McKnights Senior Living, Kim Ali, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at John Knox Village of Florida hopes that education about life-plan communities as an option for seniors, in light of this tragedy, may prevent this from happening to others.

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VP of Sales & Marketing, Kim Ali

We invite you to learn more and experience our breathtaking campus, astounding amenities, the exceptional team, and our remarkable residents who are all part of what makes JKV extraordinary. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a visit.

McKnights Senior Living: Technology Coordinators Help Operators in ‘Bridging Gaps and Trailblazing New Paths’

March 3, 2025/in News

Technology is flooding into — and changing — senior living communities.

Technology support no longer is a luxury but a necessity, as senior living residents bring wearables, cell phones and gadgets with artificial intelligence into their living spaces. At the same time, communities are scrambling to keep up with their residents as well as advanced technology that has become a necessity in everyday life.

Enter the technology coordinator, helping communities bridge the gap between lifestyle convenience and operational efficiency.

John Knox Village of Florida located in Pompano Beach recognized this need, and created a needed role in 2023. Enter Technology Engagement Coordinator, Jason Cook, who offers one-on-one support and personal technology classes to help JKV’s nearly 1,000 independent living residents navigate technology on their devices.

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technology teacher helping a senior with her tablet

Jason Cook, Technology Engagement Coordinator for John Knox Village of Florida instructs resident Benita Ferrara on her laptop during a class.

We invite you to learn more and experience our breathtaking campus, astounding amenities, the exceptional team, and our remarkable residents who are all part of what makes JKV extraordinary. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a visit.

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