Federal COVID-19 vaccination, testing mandates have pros, cons, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 05, 2021
Although generally supportive of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for members of its workforce, senior living leaders are concerned about the effects on its workforce.
Study: Pharmacists help reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2016
If you’re seeking to reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia, involving a clinical pharmacist may help, according to new research from Sweden.
Forum reveals top issues for senior voters
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 17, 2016
Issues important to your residents and prospective residents — and where some of the candidates stand on them — were on the agenda Feb. 17 at a forum organized by the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations.
Some barriers to entry remain, but new CMS payment model gives a boost to home dialysis
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 08, 2021
Home dialysis increased 180% in nine months for patients of a Roanoke, VA, nephrology group. But Valley Nephrology Associates said it took a robust educational effort and an all-hands-on-deck approach...
Key to providing healthcare in senior living? ‘Just get started’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 06, 2023
Thinking about tapping into Medicare payment models to deliver healthcare to senior living residents? One expert has some rather stark advice.
Virtual reality-based therapies now covered by insurance for some long-term care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 03, 2023
Virtual reality-based therapies are now covered by insurance for some New York long-term care residents under a new partnership with an institutional special needs plan.
‘Historic’ Social Security cost-of-living adjustment gets mixed reviews from advocates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 14, 2022
The Social Security Administration on Thursday issued a historic 8.7% cost-of-living increase, giving prospective senior living residents improved buying power in the coming year. But the increase is getting...
CMS dementia care pilot program to expand care delivery options
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 01, 2023
Assisted living residents may be part of a new Medicare dementia care model that will test an alternative payment for family caregivers while expanding care delivery options to allow people living with...
Senate leader promises coronavirus relief this week as U.S. cases, deaths increase and senior living...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2020
As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads in the U.S. and senior living companies face increasing challenges, the Senate on Tuesday did not vote on a relief bill passed by the House. Senate Majority...
Juniper’s care model, Connect4Life, to see national rollout under licensing agreement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2019
Juniper Communities’ Connect4Life care coordination model soon will be finding its way into senior living communities across the country under the terms of a new five-year licensing agreement between...