Daily step counts still down versus prepandemic levels
Sep 02, 2022
Global variation was seen in recovery, with Europe and North America showing the biggest recovery.
Joint Commission seeks feedback on proposed memory care certification in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 02, 2022
The Joint Commission is seeking feedback on a new program meant to promote consistent, high-quality dementia care in assisted living communities.
Hiring shifts to a ‘more conservative’ pace
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 02, 2022
Private sector employment increased by 132,000 jobs in August, according to the August ADP National Employment Report produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy...
CCRC residents eligible for chunk of $2 billion tax relief program
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 01, 2022
Qualified residents of continuing care retirement communities will be eligible for property tax relief under a new $2 billion program in New Jersey.
Senior living operator agrees to $9.5M wage settlement in FLSA case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 01, 2022
A senior living operator will pay $9.5 million to caregivers across four states who were denied wages for work done off the clock and during meal breaks. The determination follows a district court judge’s...
Argentum launches education effort to focus on senior living workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 01, 2022
Retooling existing federal and state job training programs to include senior living in the menu of options is the focus of Argentum’s latest educational campaign to address the industry’s workforce...
Physical function in older adults linked to CV event risk
Aug 31, 2022
A low or intermediate score on Short Physical Performance Battery was linked to an increased risks for composite and individual CVD outcomes.
Support grows for proposed pilot expanding assisted living access to veterans
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 31, 2022
Legislation creating a pilot program allowing veterans access to assisted living care has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
Business briefs, Aug. 31
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2022
American Senior Communities first in US to deploy MyndVR 3.0 with HTC VIVE Flow Immersive Glasses … Opinion: Tighten up Medicaid eligibility these ways … Omnicare parent CVS named to top 10 lists for...
DC Circuit rules against nurses’ union suit to speed OSHA healthcare rule
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 30, 2022
A bid to force OSHA to quickly and permanently enact a proposed rule to protect healthcare workers against COVID-19 has been defeated.