House passes bill to more than double the minimum wage
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2019
House lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation that raises the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. The measure faces dim prospects in the Republican-controlled Senate, however.
Almost ready to open, senior living community is gutted by fire
By
John O'Connor
Jul 03, 2019
Less than two weeks from a scheduled opening, disaster struck RiverView Ridge Senior Living.
Lawmaker seeks expanded Medigap coverage for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2019
A leading House Democrat is seeking ways to get more senior living services covered by Medigap insurance policies.
HCBS protections about to run out at the end of the month for some married couples
By
John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2019
Many married couples receiving care through home- and community-based options might lose their Medicaid coverage by the end of the month. That’s because a three-month extension of the program’s “spousal...
Witnesses call for more stringent guardianship standards
By
John O'Connor
Nov 29, 2018
Although guardians often provide a valuable and essential service for Americans in need of support, abusive practices toward the elderly are all too common, according to witnesses who spoke at a Senate...
For many of your residents, a little more spending money
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2018
Many senior living residents may have a bit more money to spend next year. For that, they can thank a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment to their Social Security benefits, starting in January.
Retention keys: great bosses and a positive company culture
By
John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2018
Perhaps senior living organizations should focus more on proving better bosses than better pay?
Builders remain confident in the 55-plus single family housing market
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2018
Builder confidence in the 55-plus single-family housing market rose by one point in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Study confirms what many suspect: Assisted living’s growth taking a toll on skilled care private...
By
John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2018
Many operators are convinced senior living is growing at skilled care’s expense. A new study adds nuance to the numbers.
More operators may find themselves doing well by doing wellness
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
As hospitals and insurers focus more on wellness, new options are likely to become available to savvy senior living operators, experts say. New offerings could range from home-delivered meals to gym use...