Diversity, equity, inclusion effort aims to build pipeline of leaders for long-term care industry
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 28, 2021
ATLANTA — LeadingAge is embarking on a formal collaboration with the United Negro College Fund and historically black colleges and universities with a goal of establishing a pipeline for new talent into...
House committee discusses 7 bills aimed at ‘rebuilding pipeline of future workers’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 27, 2021
Seven current pieces of legislation are aimed at revitalizing the frontline workforce in healthcare, and legislators discussed them Tuesday at a House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing.
People in the news, Oct. 26
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 26, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at American House Senior Living Communities, Anthem Memory Care, Argentum, The Blake, Cadence Living, Ensign Group, Friendship Senior Options, Genesis Healthcare,...
Actions & Transactions, Oct. 25
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 25, 2021
Monarch Alternative Capital, American House form joint venture to invest in senior housing … Forbright Bank to launch platform to facilitate federally insured loans for skilled nursing and assisted living...
CDC signs off on Moderna, J&J boosters, backs mix ‘n’ match shots
Oct 22, 2021
The agency plans to release guidance early next week about who might benefit from choosing one booster over another.
Increasing dairy intake can cut falls, fractures for seniors
Oct 21, 2021
An intervention to increase calcium and protein intake using dairy foods was beneficial in a study involving older adults who live in long-term care facilities.
Long-term care providers win fight for $400 million in COVID-19 relief to address workforce shortages
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 21, 2021
Texas long-term care facilities are poised to receive almost $400 million in federal COVID-19 relief to address staffing shortages following pleas to state lawmakers.
Assisted living residents among those highlighted in Justice Department annual elder fraud report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 21, 2021
The Department of Justice brought more than 220 criminal and civil enforcement actions covering almost 20 different types of fraud targeting older Americans, according to the agency’s annual report...
How states ‘way beyond crisis’ should invest in direct care workforce: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2021
Given the recent actual — and potential — federal investment in federal Medicaid programs, a panel of experts has laid out the current landscape and key opportunities for states that are “way beyond...
Senate proposal provides funding increases to affordable housing programs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2021
Affordable housing advocates remain hopeful that a historic investment in homes for vulnerable older adults is on the horizon, following the release of a proposal by the Senate Appropriations Committee...