University programs evolving to train tomorrow’s senior living leaders
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 15, 2024
When it comes to educating tomorrow’s leaders in senior living and other areas of aging services, one of the greatest challenges is creating awareness about the opportunities in the field, a panel of...
Champagne taste
By
Julie E. Williamson
Jun 01, 2014
While tight funds can prove challenging when revamping outdated or dilapidated spaces, beautiful assisted living communities can be had on even shoestring budgets.
11 states ready to go live with Medicaid HCBS final rule as deadline approaches, CMS says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2023
Eleven states are planning to go live under the regulations of the home- and community-based settings final rule on March 18, according to Melissa Harris, deputy director for the CMS Disabled and Elderly...
OSHA signals ‘increased aggressiveness’ in combating hazardous workplace situations
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 30, 2023
New enforcement guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration indicate the federal agency’s “increased aggressiveness” against long-term care and other work sites where employee...
Affordable living sprinkled with a beach view could be target for prospective residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 19, 2022
Looking to attract older adults on a budget? GOBankingRates recently provided several options where prospective residents might be looking to spend their retirement years.
Senior living association joins real estate industry in fighting White House tax proposals
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2021
Tax increases proposed as part of the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan would negatively affect real estate costs, compounding the nation’s housing affordability crisis, according to senior...
Long-term care industry expresses disappointment as Congress passes stimulus bill
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 22, 2020
Both the House and Senate on Monday night approved a $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package that will provide direct payments and jobless aid to Americans as well as needed funding for small businesses...
Assisted living company owner linked to Trump-Russia investigation indicted for alleged $1.2 million...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2019
A South Dakota businessman alleged to be a potential link between the Trump campaign and the Russian government has been indicted on 11 unrelated counts of wire fraud and money laundering in part for allegedly...
2 bills make Connecticut a ‘better place to grow old,’ senior living provider groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2024
Two bills signed into law Tuesday address the state of assisted living in Connecticut, including improving transparency, which the senior living industry said will help the state become a “better place...
Collaboration targets elevating the value of nursing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 03, 2024
In an effort to help improve job satisfaction and retention rates for nurses, no matter where they work, a collaboration between the AARP and the DAISY Foundation aims to recognize the value of nurses.