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...
Aging services organizations support campaign to enable more care by advanced nurses
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2023
Two national aging services organizations have co-signed a letter supporting a bill that aims to “eliminate outdated barriers” that currently restrict care by advanced practice registered nurses.
Maintaining independence is biggest draw for potential senior living residents, study suggests
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2023
Highlighting their efforts to help residents maintain their independence may help senior living operators attract more residents than highlighting affordability, suggest the results of a McKinsey Health...
Memory support neighborhood takes ‘dignified approach’ to dementia care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2023
A neighborhood approach to supporting residents with dementia provides a “human-centered” environment that preserves dignity and individuality, according to one senior living provider.
Long-term care sustainability on agenda in legislative summer study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2023
A South Dakota legislative committee is studying sustainable long-term care models this summer to offer solutions for affordable care.
Rosalynn Carter’s dementia news ‘will increase important conversations’ about disease, family hopes
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2023
Sharing the news that former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia will “increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor’s offices around the country,” the Carter family hoped...
CMS-proposed quality measure needs clarification on assisted living, provider groups say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2023
A federal proposal to establish a quality measure assessing inpatient discharges to home- and community-based settings for Medicaid enrollees has some leaders in the senior living industry concerned about...
Tackle housing affordability with existing bipartisan solutions, coalition tells Congress
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 25, 2023
A coalition including the American Seniors Housing Association and 18 real estate-related organizations is encouraging members of Congress to pursue solutions to increase the housing supply in all markets,...
Senior living’s premise even more promising today
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2023
The premise and promise of senior living communities is more valuable than ever, according to the results of a new retirement survey.
Energy efficiency improvements could help senior living tap into $400 billion in federal funds through...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2023
Senior living communities could be able to cash in on energy efficiency improvements through last year’s Inflation Reduction Act.