Dementia training for first responders required by new Virginia law
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2024
First responders in Virginia now will be required to undergo training to improve their professional interactions with people living with dementia, as well as their caregivers.
Congress likely to scale back HCBS funding as part of budget compromise
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 29, 2021
Home- and community-based services are in the crosshairs as top Democrats look to pare down their ambitious healthcare proposals in the massive $3.5 trillion proposed budget.
Essential caregivers ‘crucial’ to residents during pandemic, public health experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2020
Essential caregivers play a “crucial role” in the care and support of residents, so assisted living communities and other long-term care settings should establish policies and procedures related to...
40% underestimate assisted living costs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 24, 2017
Almost 40% of families underestimate how much assisted living will cost, according to data from A Place For Mom.
Aug. 11 is deadline to comment on rescission of ‘persuader’ rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2017
Aug. 11 is the deadline for interested parties to comment on a proposed rule that would rescind the Obama-era “persuader rule” that required employers to publicly report all union-related communication...
Employees will benefit from bike-sharing program, Atria hopes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2017
Atria Senior Living is one of 10 companies sponsoring a new bicycle-sharing program in its headquarters city of Louisville, KY, and the city’s mayor says that the program will play an important role...
LeadingAge Ziegler 150 has new #1 for 2015
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 04, 2015
A new system tops the LZ 150 list of the country’s largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living organizations for the first time in the list’s history.
Flu shots work, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2015
As National Immunization Awareness Month comes to a close, a newly published study by Brown University researchers confirms that older adults benefit from influenza vaccination—with an important caveat.
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
U.S. News launches ‘Best Senior Living’ program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 07, 2021
U.S. News & World Report has launched a “Best Senior Living” initiative with the goal of releasing inaugural listings for consumers in the first quarter of 2022. The program will cover individual...