Older Americans Act reauthorization signed into law
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2020
President Trump reauthorized the Older Americans Act for five years on Wednesday, signing into law H.R. 4334, the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 written by Sens. Susan Collins and Bob Casey. The...
Act’s passage means more masks for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19, government says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 20, 2020
President Trump may or may not use the Defense Protection Act to compel the production of personal protective equipment that provider groups say are needed by healthcare workers treating those with coronavirus...
Advocacy group sues HHS for leaving LGBT elders ‘especially vulnerable’ during COVID-19 pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 20, 2020
A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services leaves lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender older adults “especially vulnerable” as the country confronts the coronavirus pandemic,...
Federal government takes action as long-term care providers face supply shortages in coronavirus fight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Provider groups were eagerly awaiting guidance that ultimately came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday to help maximize personal protective equipment for those who need it...
Study finds ‘digital divide’ with internet use among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Some older adults may be missing out on the health and wellness benefits that can result from internet use, according to the results of a newly published study, who noted a “digital divide.”
Disengaged women especially at risk of cognitive decline in retirement: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2020
Results of a new study provide additional motivation for senior living communities to try to keep residents engaged, even in these times of restricted visits and social distancing.
People in the news, March 17
Mar 17, 2020
Appointments and promotions at Carolina Meadows, Masonic Villages, Methodist Retirement Communities, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and more.
CDC protocol, prioritization of senior living needed, Argentum tells federal government
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 16, 2020
The federal government should clarify protocols that assisted living communities and states should take when residents have symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should take other steps to...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Dr. Bill Thomas
By
John O'Connor
Mar 16, 2020
For Dr. Bill Thomas, the future remains a work in progress. You might say that’s true for him as well.
Provider takes EEOC findings ‘very seriously,’ agrees to pay $450,000, train employees, to settle...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 13, 2020
A Washington state senior living operator said it has taken several steps to reinforce a core value of the company, that all people should be treated with dignity and respect, after an employee accused...