When it comes to dementia care, words matter, experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 27, 2024
Words matter, especially in the field of dementia care, according to a panel of experts who debated the effects of language used in the senior living industry, particularly surrounding memory care.
Aegis Living, SLR recognized for achieving elevated memory care standards
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 26, 2024
Two assisted living and memory care providers have earned certifications for meeting elevated standards of care for people living with dementia.
Brookdale Senior Living CEO: ‘Too soon to tell’ outcome of Senate inquiry
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2024
Brookdale Senior Living’s leader said Wednesday she is confident in the company’s priorities in the face of growing scrutiny of the industry by the lay media and policymakers.
Brightview program a BADGE of honor for employee growth, development
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 21, 2024
Realizing that people grow in different ways, Brightview Senior Living has expanded its individual development plans to support the personal and professional growth of its employees.
State updates plan to improve access to dementia care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 21, 2024
Rhode Island recently unveiled a five-year update to its state plan to improve access to dementia care as well as improve quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of...
GA drops proposed staffing rule change that would have encouraged innovative care delivery, provider...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 14, 2024
After campaigning for a rule change to return to the original intent of a staffing bill affecting certified dementia care communities, senior living industry experts said they are “disappointed” that...
Bill calls for $165 million in funding for Alzheimer’s-related initiatives
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 12, 2024
Bipartisan bills recently introduced in the US Senate and House of Representatives, if passed as written and signed into law, would fund public health initiatives related to Alzheimer’s disease to the...
Financial burden of dementia poses challenges for older adults, caregivers, payers: researchers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 09, 2024
The growing population of older adults brings with it an increased prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Two new papers look at the increasing financial burden on people living with...
Senior living providers can tap into $25 million grant to develop dementia-specific respite services
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 07, 2024
Senior living operators who provide, or are considering providing, respite services for family caregivers of people living with dementia can apply for a piece of $20 million in grant funding.
Leave assisted living regulation to states, turn federal focus to workforce pipeline, industry advocate...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 06, 2024
An assisted living advocate is telling Congress that rather than add “new layers of bureaucracy” through federal oversight of the industry, regulation of the setting should be left to the states while...