New crowdsourcing site aims to help older adults decide where to retire
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2019
A new website aims to help older adults determine where to live in retirement through user-contributed reviews and other content, and it has the backing of a major senior living operator.
Physicians less likely to test for pulmonary embolism in dementia patients
Oct 01, 2021
The findings were seen in patients with dementia presenting with clinical factors known to be predictive of pulmonary embolism risk.
$3 billion addition to Provider Relief Fund ‘falls woefully short,’ provider groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2020
A $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill is on its way to the president’s desk after being passed by both houses of Congress by late Monday. Trade associations representing senior living operators, however,...
How older adults — perhaps surprisingly — have fared during the pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2022
Results of a Kaiser Family Foundation poll released this week reveal the perhaps surprising resilience of older adults during the pandemic.
Senior living experts pin vaccine uptake hopes on ‘landmark’ approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2021
Senior living industry executives are banking on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine as the confirmation that vaccine-hesitant staff members need to finally...
The key to a more successful senior living community? Fabulous, and consistent, food
By
Ken Rubin
Oct 17, 2019
When someone moves into a senior living community, the dining experience, as well as food service quality, ultimately can affect comfort levels and long-term happiness. Providing food that everyone loves...
AHCA, LeadingAge propose $15B in nursing home reforms to address workforce shortages, underfunding
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 16, 2021
The American Health Care Association and LeadingAge Monday released a $15 billion reform agenda, the Care for Our Seniors Act, to address long-standing challenges affecting the quality of care provided...
Provider groups oppose Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal ACA
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2017
Two national organizations representing senior living operators came out against the Graham-Cassidy bill Tuesday. The legislation, which is expected to be voted on next week in the Senate, would repeal...
Personalized engagement a key differentiator across senior living communities: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2020
As the pandemic highlights the detriments of social isolation in senior living, a new market report finds that operators who wish to stand out from the competition should focus on tailored, purposeful...
OSHA doubles down on long-term care workplace inspections
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 10, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration from March 9 to June 9 will devote 15% of all of its workplace inspections per region to nursing homes, assisted living communities and hospitals that...