EEOC rule would allow only minor incentives to encourage worker participation in wellness plans
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2020
Employers would only be able to offer minor incentives to encourage employees to participate in wellness plans, under a rule proposed Thursday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
6 weeks remain to enter the 2020 McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2020
The 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is accepting entries for six more weeks, through July 24.The competition features two tracks — one for senior living, and one for skilled...
McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo is 1 week away
Jun 11, 2020
Attendees will have the chance to earn up to three continuing education credits at the 4th annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on June 18. Technology, quality and staffing, all as they relate...
HHS announces $15 billion in COVID-19 relief funding for assisted living operators, others
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 10, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services will distribute approximately $15 billion in grants to eligible state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program providers, including assisted living...
New model offers way to provide assisted living beyond traditional boundaries
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2020
The barriers and challenges to affordable senior living are numerous. But a New Jersey program addressing the increased health needs of low-income older adults outside of the traditional assisted living...
Assisted living needs $5 billion for COVID-19 response, AHCA / NCAL tells HHS, FEMA
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 09, 2020
Assisted living communities need $5 billion in emergency relief funding to pay for staffing, testing and personal protective equipment to fight COVID-19, the leaders of the American Health Care Association...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Emmett and Alice Koelsch
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 08, 2020
If there is such a thing as a dynasty in long-term care, the Koelsch family certainly represents one.
McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo set for June 18
Jun 05, 2020
Technology, quality and staffing will be highlighted at the 4th annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo June 18. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to three continuing education credits.
Senior living outlook remains positive as industry adapts to challenges from COVID-19: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2020
The long-term outlook remains positive for the senior living industry, which is adapting to change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
Front Porch, Covia to affiliate to become senior living, affordable housing giant
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2020
The boards of Front Porch and Covia voted Monday to affiliate, a decision that will create one of the largest not-for-profit senior living and affordable housing providers in the country.