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VA supports assisted living pilot program for veterans — with conditions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2023
The US Department of Veterans Affairs supports legislation that would create a pilot program enabling some veterans to have their care needs met in an assisted living community rather than in a VA home,...
Associations join together to develop best practices, educate authorities about assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2023
Four national associations advocating for assisted living providers are joining with the National Association for Regulatory Administration to develop guidance for the industry and resources for operators,...
These programs are the future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2023
Just as important as selecting replacements for executives from existing pools of talent is building and expanding the pipeline of leadership candidates for the future — and not just at the very top....
Growing aging veteran population prompts support for expanding access to assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 09, 2023
The number of veterans aged 85 or more years who are receiving care from the federal government is expected to grow 535% over the next 20 years, making access to assisted living and other long-term care...
Workforce issues at forefront as assisted living providers gather in DC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2023
Assisted living workforce issues are expected to dominate discussions when representatives of the National Center for Assisted Living and its affiliated organizations gather today and tomorrow in the nation’s...
Business briefs, June 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 05, 2023
CMS addresses barriers, disparities faced by LGBTQ+ community; university highlights research aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ long-term care residents … White House calls for strengthening healthcare response...
People in the news, May 30
May 30, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, American Senior Communities, Assisted Living Locators, Buckner Retirement Services,...
More news for Friday, May 5
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 05, 2023
Season of Reflection is 2023 theme for National Assisted Living Week … Most older adults say they will get updated COVID-19 booster, but will they? … First-ever RSV vaccine gets FDA nod, approved for...
Coalition of 400+ groups calls on Congress to fix ‘broken’ immigration system
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 05, 2023
A new coalition that includes the American Health Care Association, LeadingAge, the American Seniors Housing Association and more than 400 other national and state-level business groups is calling on Congress...