More people with dementia opting to age in place over senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2023
People living with dementia are more likely to choose aging in place over an assisted living or a continuing care retirement community, according to a new study.
Federal COVID-19 vaccination, testing mandates have pros, cons, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 05, 2021
Although generally supportive of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for members of its workforce, senior living leaders are concerned about the effects on its workforce.
U.S. offers ‘untapped opportunity’ for more HCBS: Public policy expert
By
Liza Berger
Apr 12, 2021
The United States is well-equipped to provide more home- and community-based care (HCBS), a public policy expert recently told an audience of long-term care providers, including those in home care.
Congressional council recommends financial, workplace security for family caregivers
By
Liza Berger
Sep 27, 2021
As Congress continues to debate the size and scope of a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that may include funding for the care economy, a congressional council last week released recommendations to...
Caregiver shortages could be addressed by worker-owned cooperatives, researchers say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2017
Worker-owned cooperatives could offer a solution to caregiver shortages in aging services, according to a recently published case study.
Legislation aims to ensure ‘fair and accurate’ Alzheimer’s treatment coverage decisions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 21, 2023
Federal legislation that would prevent the federal government from imposing wide-reaching coverage restrictions on Alzheimer’s treatments was reintroduced last week, providing “fair and accurate”...
ALF owner accused in $1 billion fraud scheme ordered held without bond
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2016
Philip Esformes, the owner of several Florida assisted living and skilled nursing facilities who was accused earlier this year of leading a $1 billion fraud scheme, will continue to be held in the Miami...
Senior living overlooked again as federal COVID relief announced for nursing homes, hospitals, dentists
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 13, 2020
Announcements from federal health authorities on Friday found the senior living industry still on the outside looking in as nursing homes, hospitals and even dentists were identified as recipients of new...
Senior living communities reopening amid COVID-19 vaccinations, drop in cases
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 05, 2021
Armed with COVID-19 vaccinations and a drop in coronavirus cases in the general community, senior living communities across the country are slowly beginning to reopen their doors to visitors after months...
Meet Nicole Steck-Waitt, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Chloe Konrad
Aug 03, 2021
Nicole Steck-Wiatt, vice president of clinical services, Sterling Senior Care, Silver Spring, MD, is in the 2021 class of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction as a Hall of Honor inductee.