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Former assisted living worker pleads guilty to charges related to resident buried on property
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2016
A former employee of a Georgia assisted living facility has pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of a resident whose remains were found buried in a shed on the facility’s property in August...
It’s official: President signs Older Americans Act
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2016
President Barack Obama signed the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act on April 19 after it had passed both chambers of Congress with unanimous support earlier this year.
Older Americans Act reauthorization appears destined for president’s desk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 21, 2016
A bill reauthorizing the Older Americans Act appears destined for the president’s desk after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a version of S. 192 March 21.
Gupta, Halperin to receive Proxmire Award
Feb 01, 2016
LeadingAge and Integrace will honor Sanjay Gupta, M.D., and Alexander “Sandy” Halperin, D.D.S., with the 2016 Sen. William Proxmire Award at the third Great Minds Gala.
CCRC being built next to Georgia college
Dec 08, 2015
Residents will have access to the cultural, athletic and academic offerings of Berry College, as well as access to the more than 60 miles of hiking, biking and running trails on the 27,000-acre campus.
5 keys to fracture prevention
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 15, 2015
A new guideline aims to help older adults, their families and caregivers prevent fractures in residents of senior living communities.
McKnight’s Fall Expo set for Sept. 9
Aug 14, 2015
The third annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo is set for Wednesday, Sept. 9. Those participating live can earn up to 3 CE credits through NAB.
Elder abuse tool leads to award
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2015
The Judge Edward Sosnick Courage to Lead Award has been given to someone who created ways to identify older adults at risk for financial exploitation.
GAO reports blasts use of antipsychotics
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Reports of excessive antipsychotics’ use in nursing homes have circulated for years.