Immigration reform is a top priority, U.S. Chamber of Commerce says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 15, 2019
Immigrants are a “critical” part of the solution to workforce challenges and, therefore, immigration reform is a top priority for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, according to the organization’s president...
Expenses top list of challenges for operators, NIC survey results indicate
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 14, 2023
Expenses are gaining momentum as the biggest challenge facing independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing operators, according to responses to a new survey by the National Investment Center...
Juniper’s care model, Connect4Life, to see national rollout under licensing agreement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2019
Juniper Communities’ Connect4Life care coordination model soon will be finding its way into senior living communities across the country under the terms of a new five-year licensing agreement between...
Safety comes first
By
Julie E. Williamson
Jun 01, 2014
An expanding menu of bathing equipment and options is enabling senior care operators to offer residents more choice and safety than has ever been possible
Alleged senior living murders spark several bills that would increase regulation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 17, 2021
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers has introduced a group of bills in response to a series of suspected murders in Dallas-area senior living communities thought to be tied to alleged serial killer Billy...
Silverado names new president and COO
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2016
Shamim Wu has been named president and chief operating officer of Silverado, effective Jan. 18.
Workers, elderly focus of Women Summit initiatives
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2016
A new coalition to advocate for paid and unpaid caregivers, new legal assistance for victims of elder abuse, new materials describing women’s rights to employers and employees, and updated regulations...
Lawmakers to press Biden to increase funding for HCBS as part of larger system reform
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 25, 2021
Some Democratic lawmakers are holding President Joseph Biden’s feet to the fire, demanding he fulfill a campaign promise to direct $450 billion to home- and community-based services (HCBS). This funding...
A $60 million lawsuit alleging understaffing and fraudulent billing at 45 senior living communities in North Carolina “is an erroneous interpretation of Medicaid reimbursement in the state,”...
Senior living evolves in China
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2018
With the world’s largest population, the People’s Republic of China is now focused on developing a hospitality model for senior living.