Vaccine mandates not scaring workers away, Sabra CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 05, 2021
Labor issues are slowing the senior living and care industry’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, but operators should not spend much time worrying that they will lose workers if they implement...
The long-term care staffing crisis is about more than job vacancies
By
Brian Evans
Dec 16, 2021
The time is now for meaningful reform that improves the daily experiences of workers — and keeps long-term care safe for the seniors of the future.
CNAs virtually march on Washington, calling for higher wages, more recognition
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 08, 2021
Healthcare assistants descended virtually on Washington Wednesday, demanding better wages, career development and recognition. During the six-hour online demonstration sponsored by the National Association...
Half of American workers support COVID-19 vaccination, mask mandates in workplace
Aug 27, 2021
The poll was conducted before the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Geriatric workforce issues focus of two bills passed by the House
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 29, 2019
Bills that would reauthorize the Older Americans Act and improve improve education and training in geriatrics passed in the House of Representatives on Monday. They now move to the Senate for consideration.
Payment, regulatory and staffing reforms could emerge from effort to ‘reimagine’ care for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2021
Aging and caregiving experts are engaging in a year-long national dialogue to explore the future of long-term care, including innovative ways to expand the direct care workforce, increase home- and community-based...
Senior living operators ‘incredibly agile and dedicated’ during COVID-19 pandemic: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 29, 2021
Senior living and care providers have been “incredibly agile and dedicated” during the pandemic, working 24 / 7 to keep residents safe, researchers concluded after interviews with operators about their...
Increasing independent living presence on many operators’ to-do lists: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2022
Half of long-term care executives surveyed about their care and service offering mix expect to increase their presence in independent living in the next year, according to the National Investment Center...
$1.3 billion budget proposal would address staffing shortages in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 31, 2022
A $1.3 billion budget proposal could help Minnesota assisted living and other long-term care providers address critical staffing challenges.
Immigration reform is a top priority, U.S. Chamber of Commerce says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 15, 2019
Immigrants are a “critical” part of the solution to workforce challenges and, therefore, immigration reform is a top priority for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, according to the organization’s president...