Vaccine authorization is ‘ray of hope’ but only first step in beating COVID-19, long-term care provider...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 14, 2020
The first vaccinations against COVID-19 in the United States could begin today, but it might be a week or more until many assisted living community and nursing home residents and staff members have the...
Commission to look at improving assisted living for LGBTQ+ older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 24, 2022
A newly formed commission will study and advise the Illinois government on how to improve assisted living and other services for LGBTQ older adults in the state.
5-year study aims to prove benefits of life plan community living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2017
A five-year study of more than 2,000 life plan community residents by the Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging and Northwestern University will try to determine the effects that living in such a community...
Proposed ‘excessive lobbying tax’ would hit some provider groups hard
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has proposed an “excessive lobbying tax” that if put into effect could be costly to some companies and groups representing senior living providers.
Senior living operator mandates COVID-19 booster shots for employees
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 10, 2021
A California-based senior living operator has announced a COVID-19 booster shot mandate for its employees, when one becomes available, “to ensure the continued protection of our residents and one another.”
MA plans ‘designed for senior living residents by senior living communities’ roll out in California
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 10, 2021
LeadingAge California and Richmond, VA-based care management company AllyAlign Health are partnering to offer Medicare Advantage special needs plans to cover long-term care residents across the continuum...
LeadingAge, 56 other groups call for mandatory COVID vaccination for workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2021
LeadingAge joined 56 other healthcare professional associations Monday in calling for a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for long-term care and other healthcare workers.
Temporary staffing agencies thrust more into crosshairs amid workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2023
A bill recently introduced in Oregon would make temporary staffing agencies more transparent and affordable, senior living advocates say.
Senior living providers advised to ‘carefully evaluate’ employee classifications in light of new...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2024
A large national trade group advocating for senior living and other long-term care providers is urging its members to “carefully evaluate their existing classifications” of workers following the Tuesday...
Senior living leaders named to ‘top lobbyists’ list
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 08, 2022
Representatives from trade associations representing the senior living field have been named to The Hill’s ‘Top Lobbyists 2022” list, published Wednesday.