Missouri latest state to introduce essential caregiver bill … Assisted living communities may offer promising future for older adults with serious mental illness: paper … LGBTQ advocates launch consumer...
DOJ accuses South Carolina of unnecessarily segregating adults with mental illness in assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2023
The state of South Carolina violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by unnecessarily segregating adults with serious mental illness in assisted living communities, the US Department of Justice said...
State rankings presented for health system performance
Jun 23, 2023
Rates of preventable disease due to COVID-19 were highest in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and New Mexico, surging more than 35%.
Business briefs, Oct. 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2022
Accessibility at 6 long-term care buildings focus of Justice Department settlement with architectural firm … Nominate an industry veteran for the new McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards … Michigan...
Washington best, Nevada worst in new ranking of outlook for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Washington state helps older adults live their best lives, whereas Nevada is at the bottom of states having the most improved outlook for older adults, according to a new ranking.
Massachusetts program aims to simplify LTSS access
Dec 02, 2015
Massachusetts has launched MassOptions, a seven-day-a-week free service designed to simplify access to long-term services and supports for older adults, those with disabilities and their caregivers throughout...
Advocacy groups release blueprint to improve HCBS, aging services workforce
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 05, 2023
Strategies on how to improve Ohio’s overall system of home- and community-based services, including assisted living, and the aging services workforce are highlights of a blueprint released by a coalition...
Constitutional amendment would guarantee essential caregiver visits at assisted living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2021
A proposed constitutional amendment on the Texas ballot would give assisted living residents the right to in-person visits from an essential family caregiver.
Rural seniors focus of Kentucky program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2016
A $2.55 million grant will enable the Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging at the University of Louisville, KY, to create the Kentucky Rural & Underserved Geriatric Interprofessional Education...
Wisconsin: Dementia bills pass committees
Feb 07, 2016
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering 10 bills designed to aid those with dementia, although senior living groups oppose one of the measures.