Higher total carotenoid intake also was associated with frailty prevention.
Federal toolkit offers guidance on long-term care transitions to HCBS, including assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 12, 2022
New resources released last week by the federal government are geared toward helping states understand and implement existing policies affecting home- and community-based services, including those offered...
People in the news, July 12
By
Nicole Blanchard
Jul 12, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at Cadence Living, Chicago Pacific Founders, Christian Horizons, Cypress Living, Dining RD, Epoch Senior Living, Ingleside, Kendal Corp., Kentucky Senior Living...
Healthy aging and the critical importance of indoor air quality
Jul 13, 2022
[Partner content]: As older adults and their families evaluate living options, they seek communities that enable better health. Senior care leaders must prioritize indoor air quality to create healthier...
The business case for employee well-being interventions
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Jul 11, 2022
Four stressors are compromising the well-being of the aging services workforce like never before. Here are some best practices to address each of the identified sources of burnout.
New online graduate certificate programs focus on healthcare business
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 11, 2022
Purdue University recently added certificates in healthcare operations and healthcare quality improvement to the online graduate-level programs offered through the university’s Department of Public Health.
The courage of her convictions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 08, 2022
Response to Juniper Communities’ new reimbursement policy for reproductive healthcare so far has been “phenomenally good,” according to the company’s CEO.
Long-term care eligible for cut of $2M in workforce development grants
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 08, 2022
Wisconsin’s senior living and care operators are eligible to receive their share of the state’s $2 million grants from the Department of Workforce Development.
Assisted living a focus as OSHA increases COVID-19 inspections
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration plans to increase its inspections of assisted living communities and some other types of long-term care and healthcare-related employers as it extends...
Ensign Group kicks off July with acquisitions in 4 states
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 07, 2022
San Juan Capistrano, CA-based Ensign Group announced skilled nursing and senior living acquisitions in four states, which were effective July 1, in a flurry of press releases Wednesday.