Bill would create ‘aging czar,’ 15-member task force
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2019
A bill introduced Thursday would create the position of “aging czar” to lead a 15-member task force that would develop a master plan to address challenges related to long-term care and aging.
AHCA / NCAL asks federal government to extend public health emergency, prioritize assisted living for...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2020
The federal government should extend the public health emergency declaration beyond July 26 and prioritize assisted living communities and nursing homes when a COVID-19 vaccination becomes available, American...
Assisted living administrators to face heightened scrutiny after audit
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 28, 2020
Assisted living communities and nursing home leaders and potential leaders in Arizona will face heightened scrutiny after the findings of a recent state audit.
Dropping of mask mandates has benefits for residents, staff, employers, provider groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 06, 2023
Senior living advocates in Oregon are greeting the state’s dropping of mask mandates in healthcare settings with relief, saying that it could lead to improved resident and staff satisfaction as well...
Governor announces $6.5 million to train 1,500 long-term care caregivers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2022
Arizona is dedicating $6.5 million to train 1,500 caregivers to work in long-term care, Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced Thursday to coincide with Arizona Nurses Week.
Good Samaritan, Ebenezer parents delay proposed merger amid concerns
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 14, 2023
The parent organizations of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and Ebenezer Senior Living have extended the timeline of their proposed merger by two months following calls for a delay by the...
Identifying highest-risk assisted living communities key to tackling next outbreak: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 22, 2024
The public health response to COVID-19 in assisted living communities in New York highlights the need to identify those communities at highest risk of infectious disease outbreaks to provide necessary...
Wisconsin legislation would boost respite care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2016
Legislation introduced in Wisconsin would provide $1 million for respite care and help the state’s 578,000 family caregivers assist loved ones with activities of daily living in other ways.
Business briefs, Nov. 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 03, 2022
LHC Group disappoints again in dismal Q3 … Home health final rule ‘is not a win,’ Enhabit CEO says … Montana governor praises work-based public school offerings, such as assisted living...
Senate report contains to-do list to beef up emergency preparedness in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2023
Federal, state and local government agencies should require assisted living providers to improve disaster planning, increase transparency and have emergency backup power, recommends a new Senate report...