New law ‘ensures future viability’ of CCRCs, provider and resident groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2023
A bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will help ensure the future viability and financial strength of the continuing care retirement / life plan community model in Florida, according to...
New law implements training, exam requirements for assisted living employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2023
A new law in Texas requires managers and caregivers at assisted living communities serving people living with dementia to complete four hours of dementia-related training and pass an exam about dementia,...
Staffing agency use declining for many, but not all, survey finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2023
Approximately 46% (45.9%) of respondents to a recent survey by speciality investment bank Ziegler said that they are using staffing from agencies less than they were a year ago.
Bowers among ‘best of the best’ at journalism awards
Jun 05, 2023
McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers received two awards for her writing Friday evening at the Press Club of Cleveland’s annual All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards.
CMS proposes expanding Medicare benefit for mobility devices, seeks feedback
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2023
Power seat elevation equipment on certain power wheelchairs would be covered for Medicare beneficiaries for the first time under a proposal put forth late Wednesday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Providing ‘superior customer experience’ leads to honors for 318 senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2023
Pinnacle Quality Insight has recognized 318 independent living, assisted living or memory care communities nationwide with Customer Experience Awards for “providing a superior customer experience for...
CareTrust REIT decides to keep 14 senior living properties previously marked for change
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2023
The REIT decided to keep 14 senior living communities previously designated as candidates for sale, repositioning or restructuring.
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.