Pandemic disruptions, stubborn trends slow job recovery for some older workers … Americans’ favorable feelings toward unions hits highest point since 1965 … HUD opens competition for $15M...
More news for Thursday, Feb. 29
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 29, 2024
HHS announces multi-pronged effort to strengthen direct care workforce … LeadingAge urges support to expand Pell Grant access … Moderate, severe loneliness linked to higher chance for long-term care,...
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Nov 19, 2019
CMS withdraws proposed guidance on Medicaid block grants, funding caps … 94% of beneficiaries satisfied with Medicare Advantage plans … EEOC to hold hearing on proposed revisions to Employer...
More news for Thursday, Sept. 21
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2023
Lack of purpose in life linked to cognitive decline, study finds … Healthcare expenses take a financial toll on older adults … CCRC ratings unlikely to be affected by SNF staffing mandates: Fitch …...
Home Care briefs for Friday, July 23
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 23, 2021
Palmetto GBA to return $17,513 in lookback payments related to hospice cap calculations … Biden expects FDA to quickly approve COVID vaccines … Happify Health launches a new app to treat depression...
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac re-enter LIHTC market
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 28, 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has granted Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac limited re-entry into the Low Income Housing Tax Credit market as equity investors.
Appropriations process best bet for funding relief: Argentum
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 30, 2022
With the prospect of additional COVID-19 relief legislation at a standstill, Argentum is turning its attention to the appropriations process and ensuring the sector’s voice is heard.
Apprenticeship program provides frontline staff with career growth paths
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 28, 2023
With a boost from a grant program initiated by Argentum, one senior living provider is using apprenticeships to recruit and retain frontline staff who previously had no career growth paths.
More news for Friday, Feb. 24
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2023
FL assisted living community hit with possible largest jury verdict for resident’s death … Senior living community sued by employee of former owner for discrimination … Assisted living among homeless...
More news for Friday, Nov. 11
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 11, 2022
RecallCue wins Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards for dementia clock … Delinquent senior housing loans continued to edge lower in 2Q: NIC … Robots may help older adults with disabilities delay move to...