Proposed rule on broadband access presents challenges to affordable senior housing providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 02, 2021
A proposed rule on broadband access in multifamily housing settings sets federally subsidized housing providers up for failure in serving older adult residents, according to LeadingAge.
Hybrid delivery model debuts in Ohio senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 01, 2021
Tablets are being distributed to hundreds of residents of senior living communities in a bid to create a hybrid care delivery model for older adults.
McKnight’s Senior Living Market Leaders podcast with Christine Gallo of Gallo Medical Company
Nov 18, 2021
[Partner content] Christine Gallo, CEO of Gallo Medical Company, discusses the use of robotics in long-term care for UV light disinfection, telehealth and patient/resident transport with McKnight’s Senior...
Technology-enabled behavioral healthcare experiences are here to stay
By
Michael Gorton
Oct 28, 2021
Behavioral telehealth prepares residents in assisted living communities, residential centers and nursing homes for life after COVID-19.
Erickson’s Medicare Advantage plan earns 5-Star CMS rating for second consecutive year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 25, 2021
Erickson Advantage, Erickson Senior Living’s resident-only Medicare Advantage plan, has received top recognition from the Centers for Medicare & Med
Depression, anxiety in U.S. adults more severe during pandemic
Oct 13, 2021
Depression and anxiety severity scores increased among U.S. adults from August to December 2020, followed by a decrease through mid-2021.
Tech, safety, food are challenges for affordable senior housing residents during pandemic: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 12, 2021
Lack of equipment and technology literacy, challenges complying with health and safety precautions, and difficulty accessing food are some of the issues taking a toll on low-income older adults living...
One new law requires operators to provide tech for residents; another supports access to dementia screening...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2021
Assisted living operators in California will be required to provide video conferencing devices for residents under legislation signed into law on Monday. Another new law provides older adults in the Golden...
Home Care briefs for Thursday, Oct. 7
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 06, 2021
Biden administration invests $1 billion in in-home COVID-19 tests … CMS administrator says interest in expanding telehealth is strong … Home care monitoring market to increase 9% by 2025 … Technology...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 6
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 05, 2021
LeadingAge releases booster shot toolkit for home care settings … HHS: Vaccinations linked to 39,000 fewer deaths among seniors … Boost Home Healthcare names brand president … Carbon Health purchases...