FDA approves a new flu drug for first time in almost 20 years
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2018
The FDA’s approval of a new flu treatment preceded the release of independent study results indicating that only 41% of U.S. older adults have been vaccinated this year. Antiviral drugs are not a...
Employers must disclose anti-union activity under new DOL rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 24, 2016
A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor will require employers to disclose agreements they have entered into with third-party consultants to try to influence the outcome of union-organizing and collective...
MN lawmakers: Constitutional amendment could provide LTC funding
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 08, 2016
An amendment to the Minnesota constitution could raise more than $1 billion annually to address the state’s long-term care funding crisis, according to two legislators.
How to integrate care into assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2016
After Juniper Communities integrated care into its offerings, providers, residents and partners saw benefits, according to the company. Founder and President Lynne S. Katzmann, Ph.D., has advice for companies...
9 tips for effective arbitration agreements
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 08, 2017
Attorneys working in senior living discuss the benefits of pre-dispute arbitration agreements and share tips for operators creating or reworking theirs.
Official promises action against assisted living facilities not compliant with emergency power rule by...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 04, 2019
An assisted living operator in Florida is predicting the closure of several assisted living communities there if the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration moves forward with plans to penalize...
5 insights from NIC’s Middle Market Investor Summit
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2019
Several panelists shared insights about current and potential efforts to meet middle-income older adults’ senior housing and care needs on Tuesday at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Senior living seeks some of $23 billion remaining in CARES Act funding to help cover COVID costs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2021
Two senators estimate that approximately $23 billion remains in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provider Relief Fund and maintain that “a proportional allocation of funds...
Senior living shows preference for internal efforts for lead generation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 01, 2018
Lead generation vendors generate fewer or less desirable leads for senior living communities than internal efforts at the communities, according to 81% of respondents to a recently published survey.
Senior living communities celebrate love
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2016
As Valentine’s Day approaches, senior living communities and their residents and staff members are celebrating love in several ways.