LeadingAge ‘mystified’ that senior living is missing from framework for National Plan on Aging
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
Calling residential care communities such as assisted living a “vital member” of their communities, LeadingAge said it was “mystified” by its lack of inclusion in the strategic framework for a...
Staffing levels in assisted living should align with resident care needs: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
As assisted living communities care for residents who have increasing care needs, additional nursing staff may be necessary — especially during overnight shifts — to ensure that care delivery aligns...
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 18
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
Democratic lawmakers press Brookdale, Ensign, NHC on exec pay … Report highlights digital literacy trends, health equity, insight from older adults … AI tools help older adults adapt to changes in...
‘Youville Puzzlers’ piece together tapestry of collaboration and companionship
By
Foster Stubbs
Sep 18, 2024
Dan Leclerc started the “Youville Puzzlers” with his fellow resident, Jillian Aguilar, after bonding over their shared experience as teachers. Since then, the puzzle posse has taken off in the community....
SNFs, CCRCs still short-staffed, with ongoing workforce challenges: Fitch
By
Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
Employment at life plan communities remains 5.90% below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
HHS announces $19 million to build long-term care, acute care nurse workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2024
The federal government on Tuesday announced $19 million in funding to five schools to help educate nurses to work in long-term care and acute healthcare settings.
Survey reveals knowledge gap in long-term care planning among income groups
By
Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
A new survey reveals that 77% of upper-income consumers are familiar with long-term care insurance, compared with only 67% of middle-income consumers, highlighting a significant knowledge gap in long-term...
Senior living and care workforce faces mental, physical health challenges: report
By
Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
One in four frontline workers in senior living and care report that their current physical health is affected negatively by adverse childhood experiences, according to a new report.
Business briefs, Sept. 18
By
Lois A. Bowers
Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
Lawmakers press Ensign, NHC, Brookdale on exec pay … Media go silent on Medicaid program’s future … CarePredict AI reduces UTIs in Vista Prairie senior living community
Actions & Transactions, Sept. 18
By
Lois A. Bowers
Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
Commonwealth Senior Living expands in Virginia … Pinnacle Living officially transitions 2 former Spring Arbor senior living communities in Richmond, VA … CareTrust REIT announces $0.29-per-share quarterly...