New measure expands the nation’s supply of affordable senior housing
By
John O'Connor
Nov 25, 2019
House legislation designed to expand that nation’s supply of affordable senior living received a quick endorsement from one of the nation’s largest provider organizations.
Now is the time for older adults, their caregivers: aging services leaders
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 11, 2021
As the country waits for action on the historic $1.75 trillion social spending bill, long-term care advocates are ramping up campaigns angling to refocus attention on the sector.
2 Five Star shareholders urge peers to reject tender offer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 07, 2016
Two Five Star Quality Care shareholders on Monday urged their fellow shareholders to reject a $3-per-share tender offer set to expire at midnight Friday, saying it is “grossly undervalued, fraught...
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, reform of the Medicaid program to fund it through per capita caps or block grants, and cuts to affordable housing programs all are proposed as part of President Trump’s...
CVS Health Foundation commits $550,000 to Alzheimer’s education, resources
Mar 01, 2016
The CVS Health Foundation has committed $550,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association to support, through its local chapters across the United States, expanded provider education and diagnosis resources...
Former assisted living owner indicted for diverting $800,000 in residents’ benefits for personal expenses
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 09, 2021
A federal grand jury has indicted the former owner of a Virginia assisted living community on 13 counts of wire fraud and two counts of making false statements for allegedly diverting $823,374 in federal...
Class action lawsuit proceeds to trial
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 21, 2015
A class action lawsuit related to a 130-unit senior living community has been given a pretrial date of Dec. 11 or sooner.
President enacts extensions to MFP program, spousal impoverishment protections
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 04, 2021
Medicaid extender provisions in the 2020 year-end omnibus legislation signed Dec. 28 by President Trump included positive policy updates for the Money Follows the Person demonstration and spousal impoverishment...
Slimmer, $1.75T Build Back Better framework calls for ‘historic’ investment in older adults, but...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 29, 2021
A pared down, $1.75 trillion social spending package framework announced Thursday by President Biden is being called a “historic step” for older adults, but greater investments still are necessary...
Research focuses on diagnosing, lessening effects of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, costing the nation $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A variety of studies and pilot programs are underway...