Florida CCRC owed more than $50K after resident’s son steals from trust fund
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Amy Novotney
Dec 20, 2021
A Florida continuing care retirement community is out $55,000 after a former resident’s son stole more than $2 million from his mother’s trust fund earlier this year.
Retiree relocations drop dramatically; TN top destination among those who move
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Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
More than 3 million Americans retired earlier than planned as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent research. As a result, you’d expect the number of retirees relocating for retirement...
Alzheimer’s diagnosis may lead to reduced social activity: study
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Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Despite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is crucial, a new study by scientists at Rutgers University suggests that a person’s social network and social support do not increase...
Despite court order over noise pollution, graduate students become musicians-in-residence at Arizona...
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Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Even as an Arizona life plan community and its residents continue to file noise complaints against a live music venue across the street, the in-house music scene is thriving at the community.
More news for Tuesday, Nov. 30
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Assisted living provider sued for alleged neglect of memory care resident … Senior living firm charged with false advertising and gross negligence after resident’s death … Health officials close...
Proposed legislation seeks to provide path to citizenship for immigrant workers in home-and-community-based...
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Amy Novotney
May 06, 2021
Undocumented immigrants working as essential workers, including those in long-term care facilities and those working in home- and community-based services, would be eligible for a path for citizenship...
Proposed legislation seeks to provide path to citizenship for immigrant workers in home-and-community-based...
By
Amy Novotney
May 05, 2021
Undocumented immigrants working as essential workers, including those in long-term care facilities and those working in home- and community-based services, would be eligible for a path for citizenship...
West Virginia to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine to family and caregivers of assisted living residents...
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Amy Novotney
Mar 31, 2021
Beginning this week, West Virginia will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to family members and caregivers of residents and staff members at assisted living communities as part of its vaccine plan for the long-term...
Lawmaker introduces audit notification bill after assisted living provider loses $50,000 when email goes...
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Amy Novotney
Mar 31, 2021
A Colorado lawmaker is asking that multiple forms of communication be used to communicate with Medicaid providers when it comes to the audit process. The request comes after an assisted living operator...
Senior living sees success using virtual reality to combat loneliness during pandemic
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Amy Novotney
Mar 31, 2021
Virtual reality use within senior living has gotten a big boost amid the pandemic, as operators shifted strategies to keep residents engaged amid restrictions on visitors and in-person activities. It’s...