Assisted living scrutiny by lay media continues into new year
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 08, 2024
Assisted living providers in Georgia are the latest to come under scrutiny from the lay media about regulations or lack thereof.
New York launches its first ‘master plan for aging’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2022
Building healthy, livable communities that provide opportunities for older adults to thrive is the goal of New York state’s first master plan for aging, adopted Friday.
Direct care workforce could be hit by bill restricting public assistance
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2023
A new bill creating new restrictions on food assistance and Medicaid eligibility could have unintended consequences on Iowa’s direct care workforce, according to senior living advocates.
Act prioritizes fight against Alzheimer’s disease with state plan
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
South Carolina’s adoption of a state Alzheimer’s plan is a “step forward,” according to senior living advocates.
Campaign aims to change narrative, attract talent to long-term care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 15, 2023
A public awareness campaign in Ohio is hoping to change the narrative around the long-term care field, generate career pathways, highlight real stories and experiences, and support policy priorities that...
A permanent commission in New Jersey will be dedicated to evaluating current systems and making recommendations to improve care for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Advocacy groups release blueprint to improve HCBS, aging services workforce
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 05, 2023
Strategies on how to improve Ohio’s overall system of home- and community-based services, including assisted living, and the aging services workforce are highlights of a blueprint released by a coalition...
Proposed LTSS legislation in PA, NY modeled after controversial WA program
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2022
New York and Pennsylvania are considering long-term care legislation similar to the controversial WA Cares plan in Washington state.
New law tackles assisted living workforce, regulatory challenges
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 09, 2023
A new state law will strengthen senior living providers’ ability to hire more caregivers and provide high-quality care, industry advocates say.
1.2 million frontline workers apply for share of $500 million ‘hero pay’ bonuses
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2022
More than 1 million Minnesota frontline workers have applied for a share of $500 million in “hero pay” offered by the state for staying on the job during the pandemic.