Proposed $4.1 trillion budget has several senior housing and care provisions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 09, 2016
President Barack Obama has released his $4.1 trillion federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2017, and it contains several provisions related to senior housing and care.
New administration means ‘uncertainty’ for businesses, Ventas CEO says
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2017
Changes in the federal government in the new year have brought with them “a period of significant macro volatility and uncertainty” for businesses, Ventas Chairwoman and CEO Debra Cafaro told...
CMS seeks input on home- and community-based services
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking input on ways to accelerate the provision of home- and community-based services to Medicaid beneficiaries. The request comes as many assisted living...
New center, council support innovation and healthful aging
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 25, 2017
A new center in Louisville, KY, aims to foster innovation and healthful aging, and a new council there has the goal of promoting the city as a hub of activity related to optimal aging.
Online social interactions linked to longevity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 31, 2016
The results of a newly published study of 12 million Facebook users suggests that using the social network is associated with living longer, but there’s a catch.
Being social lowers dementia risk: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 06, 2019
Older and middle-aged adults who are socially active appear to be at lower risk of developing dementia, according to new research.
ADL needs increasing for those aged 45 to 64
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2016
The percentage of adults aged 45 to 64 years who reported needing help with activities of daily living and instrumental ADLs increased from 2000 to 2015, according to data newly released by the Centers...
New Aegis Living community pilots wellness program, incorporates nature into design
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 20, 2021
Aegis Living’s newest assisted living and memory care community opens today in Bellevue, WA, with a design that incorporates components of nature and with the pilot-testing of a wellness program for...
Proposed budget cuts HHS funding by 18%, HUD by 13%
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 16, 2017
The Department of Health and Human Services would see its funding cut by $15.1 billion, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development would see its funding decreased by $6.2 billion under a fiscal...
Advocates bring attention to affordable housing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2017
Most eyes on Washington may be focused on healthcare reform, but advocates for seniors and seniors housing ensured that affordable housing received some attention, too, on Tuesday, holding a rally in Upper...