Government awards $51.6 million for senior housing construction, service delivery
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 10, 2020
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Friday announced awards of more than $51.6 million to a total of 18 nonprofit organizations to finance affordable senior housing construction, provide...
9 career insights from women leaders
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2021
Three women leaders shared their personal stories and tips for success during a panel discussion last week at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference.
Affinity Living Group mandates flu vaccines for company’s 4,000 employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2019
The organization said it is the first long-term care provider in North Carolina to provide mandatory employee vaccinations on this scale.
Signature HealthCARE’s new flu vaccine policy will affect everyone in every facility
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 29, 2019
A new influenza vaccination policy announced Wednesday by Louisville, KY-based Signature HealthCARE will apply to all employees, residents, patients, volunteers, vendors and others in any of the organization’s...
‘Point person’ for questions leads to improved health, quality of life for senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 23, 2019
A key to improved health and quality of life for senior living residents — including fewer hospitalizations, fewer emergency department and clinic visits, and an ability to stay at the same level of...
Advocates for seniors identify their top issues for Trump administration
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2017
Medicaid, home- and community-based services, long-term services and supports, the elder care workforce and Medicare are among the important areas that President Donald Trump and members of Congress should...
McKnight’s announces second annual class of Rising Stars in Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 19, 2020
The second class of Rising Stars in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program has been revealed, and honorees include women from across the United States who have demonstrated an exceptional...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum just a week away!
May 12, 2021
Attendees of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum next week will have the opportunity to celebrate 52 women in senior living and skilled nursing and earn up to three continuing education...
$2 million disability discrimination lawsuit settlement offers lessons for all operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is commending Prestige Senior Living and Prestige Care for committing to meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and agreeing to implement...
Senior living seeks additional relief in wake of passage of American Rescue Plan Act
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2021
Senior living industry leaders said Wednesday that they will continue to press the federal government for additional coronavirus relief — and urge owners and operators to do so, too — after the House...