Planned rate increases meant to help providers address workforce shortages, pandemic costs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2022
Assisted living communities in Nebraska could see temporary funding increases to address workforce shortages and continuing pandemic-related costs if a state plan is approved by the federal government.
Self-driving vehicles at California CCRC pivot to meal, package delivery during pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2020
When Paradise Valley Estates became a deployment site for a self-driving vehicle in 2019, the plan was to allow residents of the Fairfield, CA, continuing care retirement community to reserve or schedule...
Senior living communities can navigate the pandemic through a ‘nuanced’ approach, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2021
A “nuanced approach with attention to details” is necessary for senior living communities to navigate the uncertainties, hesitancies and logistical issues of COVID-19 vaccination, according to Patricia...
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 12, 2022
$80.5 million grant meant to help providers address lingering pandemic effects … Publicly traded REITs delivered greater than 40% increase in returns in 2021 … Luminaut acquires Rowland Design to expand...
Very low-energy diets with meal replacements effective for type 2 diabetes weight management
Nov 22, 2021
Low-carbohydrate was no better for weight loss than higher-carbohydrate, low-fat diets; no difference was seen for high-protein, Mediterranean diets.
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Apr 25, 2017
Promotions, appointments and honors at Erickson Living, Glacier Hills, Legacy Senior Living, National Senior Campuses, Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services, Renaissance Assisted Living and...
Bill would require nursing home operators to provide notification of admission of sexual offenders
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 15, 2022
Pennsylvania nursing home operators would be required to provide notification of the admission of registered sexual offenders to residents and staff members under legislation introduced into the state...
The secret to becoming a master home care agency? Rely less on private pay, recruit well, expert says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 05, 2021
Diversified payer streams, low turnover, better training and top-notch recruitment are what separate the so-called men from the boys in the home care industry.
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