California leads the way among states that are increasing wages for workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2016
California and Massachusetts raised their minimum wage to $10 an hour in January. But the Golden State’s threshold could jump to as much as $15.
Nebraska launches LTC redesign project
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2016
Nebraska has launched a long-term care redesign project that will focus on improving the delivery Medicaid long-term services and supports and making changes to the State Unit on Aging.
Rural seniors focus of Kentucky program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2016
A $2.55 million grant will enable the Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging at the University of Louisville, KY, to create the Kentucky Rural & Underserved Geriatric Interprofessional Education...
Wisconsin legislation would boost respite care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2016
Legislation introduced in Wisconsin would provide $1 million for respite care and help the state’s 578,000 family caregivers assist loved ones with activities of daily living in other ways.
14 states increased minimum wage Jan. 1
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2016
The minimum wage increased in 14 states as the new year began, and it is set to increase in two additional states later this year. Is your state on the list?
The board licensing assisted living communities in Tennessee must clarify its rules and regulations related to medication administration — and strengthen penalties for violating those rules, according...
Pennsylvania: Managed LTSS plan in the works
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2015
Pennsylvania’s human services and aging departments are developing a plan for managed long-term services and supports at the request of Gov. Tom Wolf.
Illinois: Groups express budget concerns
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 21, 2015
Many seniors and people with disabilities would have to leave their current residences and seek housing and services elsewhere should the state’s proposed budget be implemented, according to some.
Florida: Dementia initiative announced
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 21, 2015
Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs expects to announce in September the first pilot community selected for development as a “Caring Community.”
‘Loophole’ leaves Colorado assisted living facilities unregulated
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 22, 2015
A gap in Colorado’s assisted living regulations could be leaving smaller senior care facilities unregulated and uninspected, according to a report from The Coloradoan.