As COVID-19 concerns escalate, operators stepping up preventive measures
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2020
COVID-19 is a coronavirus that has made more than 87,000 people sick worldwide. The elderly are most likely to die from the virus. So it’s hardly a surprise that many senior living and care operators...
Bill to increase oversight moves to Georgia Senate
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2020
A bill that would impose staffing ratios, additional staff training and new financial reporting requirements for Georgia assisted living communities quickly sailed through the House of Representatives....
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Paul Klaassen
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2020
Four decades ago, older adults with lower-acuity needs who could cover their care costs usually lived in nursing homes. But not anymore.
Letter seeks extension of lowered threshold for medical expense deduction
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
Four lawmakers recently sent a letter to Senate leadership seeking an extension of the reduced threshold for the medical expense deduction. Many senior living residents benefit from the provision.
House throws down the gauntlet on drug pricing
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
The House of Representatives served up drug pricing legislation Thursday. But the measure is not expected to clear the Senate without major changes.
Labor Department clarifies employee perks that won’t trigger overtime liability
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2019
For many senior living operators, offering perks such as gym memberships or discretionary bonuses can get tricky. That’s because confusion often abounds about possible overtime provisions that might...
2020 outlook stable for not-for-profit life plan communities: Fitch Ratings
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2019
The outlook for the not-for-profit life plan community sector remains stable for 2020, according to Fitch Ratings.
Bill would require first responders to receive dementia training
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2019
Two Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require first responders to receive Alzheimer’s disease training.
Dementia cafes gaining acceptance around the globe
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2019
Dementia cafes are emerging as a way to help provide better care and services for people with dementia, according to a Japanese study appearing in JAMDA.
This may explain why some residents live way beyond 100
By
John O'Connor
Nov 22, 2019
A healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate rest can help your residents live longer. But to reach 110 or more years, they may need a secret weapon. And that weapon appears to be a rare type of T helper...