As report cites older adult struggle to meet expenses, expert says HCBS proposal won’t help middle...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2021
Older adults are struggling to meet cost-of-living expenses in the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas, according to a new report from UMass Boston’s Gerontology Institute. But federal, state and...
Plan now to respond to ‘profound’ demographics, experts advise
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2023
With the prospective resident demographic almost doubling in size in the coming decade, a panel of senior living thought leaders on Thursday discussed how not-for-profit providers should plan to respond...
Proposal would increase funding, training for affordable senior housing service coordinators
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
A new bill intended to expand and improve service coordination programs in affordable housing was introduced this week, adding a potential funding mechanism for tax credit-financed housing.
Senior living leaders hopeful $3.5 trillion budget bill will remember providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2021
Senate Democrats announced a $3.5 trillion budget agreement on Tuesday, and although details are limited on how the package specifically might affect aging services providers, senior living leaders remain...
COVID-19 vaccination clinics: Be organized, prepared and flexible, affordable senior housing experts...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 20, 2021
When the federal government expanded the COVID-19 vaccination rollout last week, affordable senior housing providers met the news with excitement and a little bit of concern.
LeadingAge calls on HUD to release millions earmarked for affordable senior housing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2020
Critically needed COVID-19 relief funds provided by the CARES Act for affordable senior housing are long overdue to ensure the safety of at-risk populations and staff, according to LeadingAge.
Affordable senior housing operators get $160 million as advocates fight to expand offerings
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 05, 2023
Twenty-five nonprofit affordable senior housing providers, including 11 members of LeadingAge, are on the receiving end of $160.1 million from the federal government to create new housing or redevelop...
HUD housing with services pilot program faces challenges but shows promise for residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 05, 2023
An evaluation of a housing with services model for older adults showed that the program was thwarted by delays, data and the COVID-19 pandemic. But it also revealed promise for positively affecting the...
Draft bill contains $2.5 billion for affordable senior housing; HUD announces millions in COVID relief...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 16, 2021
A draft bill in the House of Representatives includes LeadingAge’s request for $2.5 billion for new affordable senior housing.
Executive order takes aim at discriminatory housing practices, policies
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 28, 2021
In a bid to reverse measures taken during the former administration that weakened fair housing rules, President Joe Biden issued a memorandum Tuesday reexamining regulatory actions.