Older adults who have received J&J need not be concerned: expert
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Amy Novotney
Apr 20, 2021
Joshua Sharfstein, M.D., vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at Johns Hopkins University, has a message for older adults who have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine:...
Pay attention to shifting consumer demands, economics when it comes to CCRC contracts: speakers
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Amy Novotney
Apr 23, 2021
Later this year, almost two dozen current rental residents of a Milwaukee nonprofit continuing care retirement community will be on the hunt for a new home as the campus undergoes renovations to its facilities....
Personalized videos can help operators convert leads into move-ins, drive revenue, increase NOI
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Amy Novotney
Apr 19, 2021
Taking the time to send a one-minute video to a prospective customer can mean the difference between making a sale and losing someone to a competitor, said speakers Thursday on a webinar hosted by OneDay.
House Financial Services Committee considers draft bill that would provide $2.5 billion to support housing...
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Amy Novotney
Apr 16, 2021
The House Financial Services Committee considered a draft bill Wednesday that would provide $2.5 billion for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. The funding also would be able to...
California lawmaker working to garner support for additional funding of Section 202 Housing for the Elderly...
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Amy Novotney
Apr 12, 2021
Last week, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), chairwoman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, began circulating a sign-on letter to her House colleagues in support of strong rental assistance funding...
The future of nursing homes lies in a community hub model: expert
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Amy Novotney
Apr 09, 2021
To remain financially viable in a post-COVID world, nursing homes need to think more broadly and consider ways that they can serve as a hub for other aging services. That’s the message presented to the...
Shipping containers show promise as affordable senior living solution
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Amy Novotney
Mar 30, 2021
Modified shipping containers may be part of the wave of the future when it comes to middle-market and affordable senior living, according to a webinar discussion earlier this month among gerontology students...
One year into pandemic, nursing home workforce has declined by 11.5 percent
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Amy Novotney
Mar 22, 2021
Nursing homes lost 11,600 jobs in February, contributing to the 11.5% reduction in the nursing home workforce seen since February 2020, a drop of 182,000 jobs. That’s according to a health sector economic...
Legal experts, ethicists continue to weigh in on vaccine mandates for long-term care staff
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Amy Novotney
Mar 08, 2021
It’s a question that has plagued senior living and skilled nursing operators since COVID-19 vaccinations first became available in December: Can and should vaccination be required for staff members?
Health department admonishes senior living company for marketing early vaccines to prospects
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Amy Novotney
Feb 09, 2021
In an effort to attract prospective residents and fill vacant units amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some senior living operators have been adding vaccine access to their marketing toolbox. A handful...