Capital Senior Living ‘at inflection point,’ CEO says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2021
With the “grips of the pandemic” easing considerably over the past few months, and a 93% vaccination rate among its residents, Capital Senior Living President and CEO Kimberly Lody said signs of recovery...
Vitamin D reduces respiratory infections, but there’s a catch
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2016
High doses of vitamin D reduce the incidence of acute respiratory illness in residents of assisted living communities and nursing homes, according to a new study. There’s a price to pay, however.
CDC: Sepsis reaction could mean difference between life, death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2016
Recognizing the signs of sepsis could mean the difference between life and death for your residents, according to a “Vital Signs” report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
WHO issues new infection prevention, control guidance for assisted living operators facing SARS-CoV-2
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2021
Early detection, education and training, as well as consistent implementation of infection prevention and control policies are necessary to protect the mental and physical health of residents and staff...
Long-term care bill overreaches scope of assisted living, senior living reps say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 14, 2021
A bill that senior living experts said overreaches the licensing scope of assisted living communities has passed the Connecticut Legislature and is on its way to the governor to be signed into law.
ALF owner gets 33-month sentence for diverting more than $1 million in resident funds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 09, 2017
The owner of a Florida assisted living community has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison after admitting to diverting more than $1 million in Social Security and Medicaid benefits from elderly...
Argentum releases infection control program guidance for assisted living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 24, 2020
Responding to a worsening pandemic, Argentum assembled a working group of clinical experts to address key COVID-related challenges to help guide its assisted living members.
Senior living to benefit from $2.1 billion CDC investment in infection prevention, control
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2021
A $2.1 billion federal investment in infection prevention and control measures across the healthcare continuum — including $500 million for long-term care strike teams — is welcome news to the senior...
Associations join together to develop best practices, educate authorities about assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2023
Four national associations advocating for assisted living providers are joining with the National Association for Regulatory Administration to develop guidance for the industry and resources for operators,...
5 dead, dozens infected as unvaccinated worker triggers COVID-19 outbreak at assisted living community
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 31, 2021
An unvaccinated worker at a Springfield, OR, assisted living community triggered a COVID-19 outbreak that has infected at least 64 people and killed five.