$6.5 million project will recruit, train, place caregivers in assisted living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2022
The Arizona Health Care Association will use $6.5 million from the state to recruit, train and place certified nursing assistants and other caregivers at assisted living communities and skilled nursing...
It’s here! ‘McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony is tonight; Forum is Wednesday
By
Liza Berger
May 18, 2021
The third annual 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum is taking place today and Wednesday.
Operators join march against possible Medicaid cuts
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 08, 2017
Senior living executives joined hundreds of demonstrators and several lawmakers opposed to Medicaid funding cuts during a rally this week at the U.S. Capitol.
State-specific guides address money management
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 02, 2015
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has begun issuing state-specific guides for those who manage other people’s finances.
Dwindling savings, less fear of COVID may drive some back to work, experts say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 03, 2021
Employers in senior living and care and other industries may see their workforce challenges lessen a bit as some peoples’ savings accumulated over the pandemic dry up and as fear of COVID-19 subsides,...
$25 million expansion adds 5 states and territories to Money Follows the Person program for HCBS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2022
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will award up to $5 million each to Illinois, Kansas and New Hampshire, as well as for American Samoa...
Expanding service coordinators in affordable senior housing key to supporting pandemic recovery for older...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 17, 2021
Although policymakers have taken “bold steps” to support consumers and the economy as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, more needs to be done to support the housing needs of older adults,...
Assisted living to get $30 million as Pennsylvania makes ‘historic investment’ in long-term care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 29, 2021
Pennsylvania lawmakers agreed to provide critical funding support to the state’s long-term care industry in reaching a budget agreement on Friday — a move one senior living and care association called...
Union changes on hold?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2016
The Labor Department says its ‘persuader rule’ will level the playing field during union drives. But operators see the measure as an illegal imposition.
Report: 4 areas for LTSS financing improvement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2016
A new report issued by the nonprofit Bipartisan Policy Center cites four areas in which the financing of long-term services and supports can be improved.