Industry advocates join coalition to support federal bill requiring use of Alzheimer’s detection tools
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2023
A bipartisan bill requiring the use of cognitive impairment detection tools in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias has the support of the senior living industry.
‘Thoughtful approach’ to reopening necessary to balance risks, benefits, AMDA says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 02, 2021
Taking a measured approach to resuming visitation and group activities, advocating for COVID-19 vaccines, continuing visitor screenings, and requiring masking and social distancing are among the recommendations...
Town hall aims to push long-term care vaccination levels to 75 percent by July 4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2021
A virtual town hall on Tuesday focused on answering questions, alleviating concerns and persuading unvaccinated senior living and other long-term care staff members, residents and families to get a COVID-19...
Survey reveals barriers to end-of-life, advance care planning discussions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 14, 2016
A new survey reveals barriers to discussions about end-of-life and advance care planning, areas recently identified as priorities for assisted living by an AMDA committee.
Pandemic lessons can improve senior living vaccination efforts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2023
Changing insurance coverage and reimbursement, improving communication by government and public health agencies with long-term care settings, identifying “immunization champions” and gaining long-term...
CCRCs ‘ideal candidates’ for ACOs, AMDA says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2017
Following the passage of resolutions at its annual conference, AMDA will advocate for continuing care retirement community participation in an accountable care organization initiative and for an integrated...
Public policy issues on agenda for Argentum ‘fly-in’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 19, 2016
Approximately 100 senior living CEOs, senior vice presidents, executive directors and other leaders, as well as Argentum staff members, are descending on the nation’s capital Tuesday and Wednesday...
Aging services leaders call for ‘all hands on deck’ approach toward national COVID-19 vaccination...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 23, 2022
Senior living and care organizations have done a “remarkable” job vaccinating residents against COVID-19, but they agree they have “work to do” with the most recent booster.
Senate leader promises coronavirus relief this week as U.S. cases, deaths increase and senior living...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2020
As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads in the U.S. and senior living companies face increasing challenges, the Senate on Tuesday did not vote on a relief bill passed by the House. Senate Majority...
Coalition of state attorneys general sue HHS over rollback on LGBT protections
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2020
A coalition of 23 state attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over a new rule they say allows healthcare discrimination targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, including those living in residential...