New group will advocate for dually eligible nursing home residents, other beneficiaries
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 22, 2024
A newly formed alliance of healthcare and consumer organizations has formed to advance the integration of Medicare and Medicaid for dually eligible nursing home residents and other older adults.
Senior living construction costs expected to increase 3 to 6 percent
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 21, 2024
Senior living construction costs will average 3 to 6% more in 2024 compared with 2023, although costs will vary by market, according to a special issue brief by The Weitz Co. prepared for the American...
59 percent of older adults say they didn’t save enough money for retirement: study
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 20, 2024
More than half of the retirees participating in a new survey said they regret not saving as much as they should have for retirement.
Ventas expects ‘unprecedented demand,’ has $300 million senior living pipeline, execs say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2024
With expectations of “unprecedented demand” for senior living in 2024 and subsequent years due to the rapidly growing population of older adults, Ventas is actively working on an investment pipeline...
Americans have poor understanding of retirement income planning
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2024
Most respondents to a new study by the American College of Financial Services had a poor understanding of how to plan for the finances they will need in retirement.
State awards $5 million to colleges, universities to expand nursing programs
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 13, 2024
Grants totaling $5 million are being distributed to a total of 20 colleges and universities across Missouri, to be used to bolster nursing programs. Gov. Michael Parson (R) approved the distribution at...
Law firm names 10 best states for business owners
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 12, 2024
Wyoming and Nevada top the list of the 10 best states for business owners in 2024, according to a recent report from the Schmidt & Clark law firm.
Omega Healthcare Investors heads into 2024 on solid ground, CEO says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 09, 2024
The most significant challenges of the post-pandemic period are behind Omega Healthcare Investors, CEO Taylor Pickett said in a press release issued in conjunction with Thursday’s fourth-quarter and...
LCS Development signs on with university retirement community website
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 09, 2024
LCS Development, a Life Care Services company, has signed on as a resource partner with UniversityRetirementCommunities.com.
Litigation-related expenses increasing for employers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 08, 2024
Employers faced greater litigation — and higher related expenses — last year than the previous year and are likely to face similar issues this year, due to increased regulations, class action suits...