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Meet Barbara Richards, 2022 Spirit Award winner
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 25, 2022
Learn more about Barbara Richards, recognized for her work as licensed practical nurse at Monette Manor, Monette, AR.
Death rate from falls increases 31% over 9 years
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2018
The death rate from falls among adults aged 65 or more years increased 31% from 2007 to 2016, according to newly published federal data. And it’s growing the fastest among those aged 85 or more years.
Hospice care lengthier in assisted living compared with skilled nursing, homes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2017
Median length of hospice care for assisted living residents is more than twice as long as it is for skilled nursing residents or people receiving care in traditional homes, according to a new study.
Keeping that country feeling
By
John Andrews
May 16, 2018
The Willows at Harrodsburg turned a former steakhouse owned by a country superstar into a senior living community that radiates comfort.
Caregiver support during post-acute care transitions critical to outcomes for assisted living residents:...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 06, 2021
Assisted living residents receiving Medicare home health services have an increased risk of hospitalization when care-partner support is lacking, according to a new study.
‘Heroes Fund’ would increase pay for essential workers up to $25,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2020
Senior living workers would be among those potentially benefiting from a “Heroes Fund” proposed by Senate Democrats for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Older Americans Act reauthorization signed into law
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2020
President Trump reauthorized the Older Americans Act for five years on Wednesday, signing into law H.R. 4334, the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 written by Sens. Susan Collins and Bob Casey. The...
Meet Mitze Amoroso, 2022 Hall of Honor honoree
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 07, 2022
Read more about Mitze Amoroso, senior vice president and chief information officer for ArchCare, New York, NY.
Don’t renege on affordable senior housing commitments, LeadingAge tells Congress
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 12, 2021
Reports that $300 billion in affordable housing investments for older adults could be slashed from the budget reconciliation legislation under consideration by federal legislators has an aging services...
