Senior living resident died from drinking cleaning fluid, not eating Cheetos: coroner … GAO details HHS COVID-19 funds for older adults, congregate settings … JAMA study: Pandemic disrupted dementia...
More news for Monday, Sept. 18
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2023
Court considers race discrimination case at Indiana retirement community … HUD awards $18M awarded for energy efficiency, climate resilience projects … GAO report identifies safeguards to help HHS...
Business briefs, April 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2024
FTC to hold virtual open meeting April 23 to discuss proposed rule on non-competes … United Church Homes receives $19M in grants to support NaviGuide program … Guardian Pharmacy Services expands into...
Business briefs, Jan. 25
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 25, 2023
Updated EEOC resource explains ADA workplace requirements for people with hearing disabilities … USCIS extends COVID-19-related flexibilities … Fitch Ratings affirms Peconic Landing at Southold revenue...
HUD releases $40 million in funding for service coordinators
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 15, 2023
The Department of Housing and Urban this week released $40 million in new funding for service coordination programs in affordable senior housing.
Senior living operators taking advantage of AI tools for infection control
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 26, 2023
A health tech company is installing its AI-enabled solution for infection control at 24 senior living facilities in Tennessee.
RN training would receive $1.2 billion boost under Senate bill
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 18, 2023
Community colleges and universities would receive $1.2 billion in grants to boost the number of students enrolled in accredited, two-year registered nursing programs if a bill introduced into the Senate...
Court approves class action status for assisted living staffing lawsuit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 09, 2023
An appellate court has granted class certification to residents alleging that a senior living operator used deceptive practices by falsely promising to adequately staff its communities to meet resident...
Long-term care ‘still standing’ but in need of ‘reinforcements,’ LeadingAge chair says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2022
DENVER — Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather and “cheap shots,” the long-term care sector is “still standing,” LeadingAge Board Chairman Mike King said during Monday’s...
Business briefs, Aug. 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 14, 2023
Nursing home, adult care costs made historic jump … Senior living occupancy continues to recover due to supply and demand … HHS’ $100 million in nursing program grants to have limited impact on LTC...