Nov. 18 is new deadline for comments on CMS-proposed quality measures for HCBS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 20, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has extended the deadline until Nov. 18 for those who would like to provide feedback its proposed national quality and outcomes measures for the Medicaid-funded...
Owner of NY assisted living building misses $3.1 million payment to residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 24, 2016
The owner of a Brooklyn, NY, assisted living building reportedly has not made a $3.1 million lump sum payment he promised residents in exchange for vacating the property.
Two dead in apparent senior living murder-suicide
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2017
Two senior living residents died in an apparent murder-suicide Monday at the Pennsylvania community where they lived.
Virtual reality could help with balance, mobility, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2019
Virtual reality could be an effective form of rehabilitation for long-term dizziness caused by vision changes, which can affect balance and mobility, according to the results of a new study.
Senate committees look for solutions to improve guardianship, conservatorship systems
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2021
With Britney Spears’ conservatorship shining a public spotlight on problems surrounding guardianship and conservatorship systems, two Senate committees are looking for solutions for related issues affecting...
Major depression up 60 percent in older adults 2010 to 2019
Sep 29, 2022
However, no corresponding increase was seen in mental health treatment.
Four in 10 U.S. adults not comfortable performing CPR
Jun 09, 2022
Lack of training, fear of hurting someone and legal consequences are the top reasons cited for not performing CPR.
Assisted living operators charged with felonies after air conditioning fails, resident dies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 16, 2019
Two operators of an Arizona assisted living facility have been indicted on felony abuse charges after the facility’s air conditioning failed and a resident died, Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced...
Police investigate senior living resident assault, death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2016
Police in Alexandria, VA, are investigating an assault at a senior living community that resulted in the death of a resident. The alleged attacker also reportedly was a resident.
A new middle-market senior living brand, Truewood by Merrill, has been launched by Merrill Gardens and is gradually rolling out to 23 communities in 13 of the 20 states in which the company operates.
