‘We can no longer ignore this’: Affordable long-term care is urgent priority, panelists say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 10, 2020
The nation’s population is aging, and with 70% of Americans aged 65 or more years requiring long-term care at some point, access to affordable care is becoming an urgent priority, according to panelists...
Senior living operator seeks gag order on former resident’s public guardian for ‘inflammatory comments’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 09, 2020
The owners of a Chicago assisted living and memory care community are seeking a gag order on a former resident’s public guardian, saying his “inflammatory comments” could taint a jury pool in a lawsuit...
Home health clients feeling physical, mental health effects of pandemic
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Joe Jancsurak
Dec 08, 2020
The long-term physical and mental health effects experienced during the pandemic by older adults who, along with their family caregivers, typically would be served by home healthcare agencies, are a growing...
More than 40 percent of assisted living communities do not provide mental health services: CDC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2020
More than 40% of all assisted living communities do not provide mental health services, despite the high prevalence of dementia and depression among residents, according to a new report from the Centers...
The benefits of in-house continence care programs for assisted living residents
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Deanna Vigliotta
Dec 03, 2020
I believe senior living communities can keep residents healthier longer when they limit clinical risk for residents by establishing a continence care program.
Business briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 2
Dec 02, 2020
PA governor vetoes bill giving senior living and care organizations limited liability protections … Americans’ feelings of financial security remains at pre-pandemic levels: survey … Older adults...
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 2
Dec 02, 2020
‘Gossip bots’ one day may serve as personal caregiver assistants for older adults with dementia … Partnership to increase availability and adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation via a virtual program...
People in the news, Dec. 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 01, 2020
Appointments, promotions and news at Juniper Communities, Retirement Unlimited, Sagely and SmartLinx.
Dec. 1 McKnight’s Product Theater will highlight industry innovations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 24, 2020
Attendees of the McKnight’s Product Theater on Dec. 1 will learn about the latest innovations from two industry organizations.
Pandemic causes ‘economic disruption’ for low-income, older-adult households: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 23, 2020
Although recent federal budget changes for safety net programs hold some promise for the housing needs of low-income older adults, funding falls well short of what is needed, according to “The State...