New framework for national plan on aging aims to ease access to LTSS for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2024
Creating a more person-centered, accessible system of care to enable older adults to more easily connect with long-term services and supports is part of a strategic framework for a national plan on aging...
Illinois first state to legislatively mandate Alzheimer’s coverage by state health plans
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2024
Illinois has become the first state to legislatively enact a requirement for state employee health insurance to provide Alzheimer’s treatment coverage.
More news for Friday, April 12
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2024
2 federal bills look to boost worker pipeline … Alzheimer’s Association to give Sen. Debbie Stabenow Lifetime Achievement Award … Revel Communities celebrates 5th anniversary with GPTW certification;...
‘Ladders and lattices’ provide career opportunities for CNAs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 10, 2024
Providers would be wise to develop “ladders and lattices” to help certified nursing assistants advance in their healthcare careers, JAMDA, the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, reported.
Arizona AG asks court to seize control of state’s ‘most notorious assisted living facility’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
Arizona’s top attorney is asking a court to seize control of “the most notorious assisted living facility in Arizona” amidst allegations of elder abuse and consumer fraud.
Modern ultrasound tech benefits extend from Alzheimer’s to palliative care
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 09, 2024
New research shows that ultrasound tech can be beneficial across a wide range of applications, including Alzheimer’s and palliative care.
Straight from the gut: AI helps researchers confirm Alzheimer’s link
By
John O'Connor
Apr 24, 2024
Cleveland Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence to confirm the link between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease.
Assisted living providers to face increased regulation from bill headed for governor’s signature
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2024
A bill expected to become law and targeting assisted living reform in Arizona addresses some best practices long touted by industry experts, but it also brings an increase in regulations for providers.
Assisted living will ‘meet its promise’ by providing services consumers want, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2024
Through the evolution of the assisted living model, the needs of residents have become more challenging, staffing shortages have worsened, regulations have become more complex, financing and accessibility...
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