Why do you have staffing challenges? Here are 6 possible reasons
By
John O'Connor
Jun 08, 2023
Why do you have staffing challenges? Here are 6 possible reasons
Tragedy prompts senior living company to develop mental health awareness in staff
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2023
Shortly after acquiring a Florida senior living campus, LifeStar Living was faced with the death of a resident by suicide. Looking back, a company executive said, the tragedy was a catalyst for the firm...
More news for Monday, Jan. 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 22, 2024
Boosting CNA workforce is focus of state association campaign … Tracking conditions in older adults may help ID those at risk of cognitive impairment … Hackers stole $7.5M from HHS, leaving grant recipients...
$81 million national dementia care workforce study aims to better coordinate care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 20, 2023
The development of an annual national survey of the dementia care workforce, including assisted living workers, is being launched thanks to a five-year, $81 million cooperative agreement with the National...
More news for Wednesday, Jan. 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 03, 2024
State says lack of water, medications led to assisted living resident death … Medication tampering allegations launch investigation of CA assisted living provider … Senior living residents push city...
More news for Thursday, Feb. 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 01, 2024
Federal standards, employer preparedness plans need improving to protect frontline workers: study … Joint federal agency letter urges utility data access for affordable housing providers … LeadingAge...
Raise grant rates for assisted living, wages and benefits for caregivers, board recommends
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 05, 2022
A state government advisory board is recommending that the Virginia General Assembly increase grant awards to cover assisted living costs, mandate sick leave and a living wage for direct care workers,...
‘Medical freedom’ measures ban mask and vaccine mandates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 17, 2023
A package of measures signed into Florida law bans COVID-19-related vaccine and mask mandates by businesses and government entities, flying in the face of some existing state health department standards.
Trust is most important tool in combating ‘infodemic’ surrounding vaccine confidence, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2024
At the end of the day, building trust is the most important way that providers can combat the “infodemic” surrounding vaccine confidence, according to one public health expert.
Partnership leads to scholarship opportunity at Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2024
The LCS Foundation has announced a partnership with the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living to provide an annual scholarship to add more professionals to the senior living profession.