48 percent of assisted living providers may close due to workforce issues: survey
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2022
More than half (52%) of assisted living providers participating in a new survey say that their overall workforce situation has worsened since January, and 48% are concerned that they may have to close...
Hospice model ‘significantly’ benefits people living with dementia: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2022
Hospice care significantly benefits assisted living residents and other people living with dementia, underscoring the need to ensure access to high-quality end-of-life care for this growing population,...
Operator error means some could miss out on $100,000 or more in Provider Relief Fund payments
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2022
Provider error could mean the loss of $100,000 or more in Provider Relief Fund monies for some senior living organizations.
‘Vague’ new wrongful death statute could drive up cost of business, provider groups say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2022
A bill extending the statute of limitations for filing wrongful death claims and expanding those who can recover damages was passed by the New York legislature and is awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D)...
More news for Tuesday, June 7
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2022
Assisted living administrator barred from industry following felony abuse conviction … Lawsuit against senior living community over resident’s death reinstated … Court rejects senior living operator’s...
Staffing remains top challenge for 83 percent of operators: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2022
Despite fewer reports of severe shortages, attracting staff members remains a top challenge for senior living operators, according to the results of the latest National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Second half of life focuses on quality of life over quantity of years: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2022
Although people recognize the challenges that come with aging, many older adults have an optimistic outlook and expect their lives to improve as they age, according to the newly released results of an...
With questions about whether any further COVID-19 relief legislation will be passed this year, Argentum said Tuesday that it is focusing on a federal workplace safety rule, financial relief and workforce...
RN care coordination helps senior living residents age in place longer: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2022
An aging-in-place model of care that uses registered nurse care coordinators helped residents of one independent living community stay longer and more comfortably, according to the results of a new study.
Brookdale wins arbitration argument in former employee’s discrimination lawsuit
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2022
An appellate court has ruled in Brookdale Senior Living’s favor to compel arbitration in a former employee’s discrimination lawsuit.