NJ law increases requirements, decreases some fines in reporting of suspected abuse cases
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2017
A new law in New Jersey increases reporting requirements for long-term care workers who suspect abuse or exploitation in their facilities but “inexplicably” reduces the maximum fine by 90%...
NCAL announces 2017 award winners
Jul 20, 2017
The National Center for Assisted Living announced the recipients of its 2017 awards Thursday. Winners will be recognized at an Oct. 15 event.
Camera-loaning program expansion concerns New Jersey provider groups
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 10, 2017
The expansion of a camera-loaning program in New Jersey means that families of senior living residents now may be equipped to secretly record the care of their loved ones, but organizations representing...
‘Family is Forever’ will be theme of National Assisted Living Week this year
Apr 12, 2017
“Family is Forever” will be the theme of National Assisted Living Week this year, the National Center for Assisted Living announced Wednesday. The annual observance will be Sept. 10 to 16.
Washington legislators consider increasing assisted living fines
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2017
Assisted living community operators in the state of Washington would see increased civil penalties of up to $3,000 for violations of licensing statutes or rules, and fines would be increased to up to $10,000...
What the elections mean to senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 31, 2016
Senior living representatives have a few ideas about the potential ways in which the industry might be affected by the outcomes of the national elections.
AHCA/NCAL tout advocacy in the face of change
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2016
Quality and advocacy are the solutions to the challenges confronting assisted living and other areas of long-term care, leaders of the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living...
Assisted living operators look ahead on 10th anniversary of NCAL Day
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 16, 2016
What will assisted living look like in 10 years? It may have been a speaker’s rhetorical question, but NCAL Day attendees provided their opinions on the 10th anniversary of the event.
NCAL names four award winners
Jul 19, 2016
The National Center for Assisted Living announced the recipients of its 2016 awards on Tuesday.
Oh, the stories they’ll tell
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2015
One community will have a memorable National Assisted Living Week thanks to some local college students.