LeadingAge has sent a second letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force, asking the White House and Department of Housing and Urban Development to issue guidance and offer regulatory relief for the...
Federal government ‘in second inning’ of coronavirus relief, official says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 16, 2020
The federal government is “in the second inning” of providing relief related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin said at a Saturday press conference. Here’s the...
Federal COVID-19 vaccination, testing mandates have pros, cons, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 05, 2021
Although generally supportive of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for members of its workforce, senior living leaders are concerned about the effects on its workforce.
Meet Marcy McNeal, Rising Star honoree
By
Emma Baumgartel
Aug 05, 2021
Marcy McNeal, administrator, Sunrise Hill Care Center, Traer, IA, is in the 2021 class of McKnight’s Women of Distinction as a Rising Star honoree.
Older LTSS recipients with cardiopulmonary conditions at increased risk of hospitalization
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 17, 2016
Assisted living residents and other older adults who receive long-term services and supports and live with a combination of heart and lung conditions have an elevated risk of hospitalization, according...
U.S. nursing home deaths reach lowest levels since pandemic began
Apr 05, 2022
Nursing home residents continue to be more vulnerable both because of their age and underlying medical conditions.
Staff shortages lead to limits, holds on admissions: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 06, 2021
Nearly three-quarters of the respondents to a Pennsylvania Health Care Association member survey last month said they’ve had to limit or put on hold admissions within the past six months.
Financial relief and liability protection not enough for LTC industry: Gleckman
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2020
Financial relief from the government and liability protections from coronavirus-related lawsuits won’t be enough to fix long-standing flaws in the long-term services and supports system, a leading expert...
U.S. offers ‘untapped opportunity’ for more HCBS: Public policy expert
By
Liza Berger
Apr 12, 2021
The United States is well-equipped to provide more home- and community-based care (HCBS), a public policy expert recently told an audience of long-term care providers, including those in home care.
Congressional council recommends financial, workplace security for family caregivers
By
Liza Berger
Sep 27, 2021
As Congress continues to debate the size and scope of a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that may include funding for the care economy, a congressional council last week released recommendations to...