New Jersey has enacted what the state’s governor says is one of the most expansive paid sick leave programs in the country.
Committee to study, issue report on assisted living facilities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 13, 2018
The Nebraska legislature voted 26-13 on Wednesday to create a special committee to study assisted living facilities where residents primarily have diagnoses of mental illness.
West Virginia launches new elder abuse litigation and prevention unit
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2018
A new elder abuse litigation and prevention unit within the West Virginia attorney general’s office will include civil prosecutors pursuing cases against those who exploit, abuse or neglect older...
CCRC sees suicides as state approach to mental healthcare changes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2018
An Alabama senior living community that has become home to several people with mental health challenges under the state’s changing approach to behavioral healthcare saw three deaths by suicide and...
Officials with Florida Argentum have filed a legal challenge to a proposed rule that they say would financially burden assisted living operators in the Sunshine State and have several negative effects...
$385,000 in grants will fund workforce initiatives
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Alyssa Salela
Aug 07, 2017
Increasing the quantity and quality of the workforce serving the aging population is the ultimate goal of 17 grants totaling more than $385,000 that recently were awarded to rural LeadingAge Minnesota...
Healthiest states for seniors: Minnesota can celebrate; Mississippi? Not so much
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2017
Minnesota is the healthiest state for older adults, and Mississippi is the least healthy, according to a new report from the United Health Foundation.
Texas tries to get tougher on assisted living violations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2017
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission would not have to provide assisted living communities with the opportunity to correct certain violations before penalizing them under a bill being considered...
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Report details Virginia CCRC characteristics
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2016
Fee-for-service is the most common type of contract offered by continuing care retirement communities in Virginia, according to a benchmarking report released Tuesday by Ziegler and My LifeSite. The report...