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Congress should create national database about older adults in guardianships, group says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2024
Congress should create and fund a national database that contains demographic data about older adults who have guardians, recommends a new white paper from Justice in Aging.
Federal bill would provide $32.5 million for states to create master plans for aging
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2024
A proposed nationwide grant program aims to give states up to $32.5 million collectively to develop master plans for aging to support the “massive demographic shift” that will, for the first time,...
‘Never too late’ for senior living providers to help residents reduce Alzheimer’s risk: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2023
It’s “never too early, never too late” for senior living providers to help residents reduce their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, suggests the World Alzheimer Report 2023.
A focus on HCBS can eliminate bias in senior living and care: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 12, 2023
Significant disparities exist in senior living and care, but policymakers and lawmakers can eliminate a bias toward institutional care, such as care provided in nursing homes, by focusing on equity in...
More news for Friday, Sept. 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2023
Free, at-home COVID-19 tests will be available soon … 5G improved health of older adults: study … COVID-infected adults with 4 or more underlying diseases faced higher risk of ICU stay, death … Medicare...
More news for Thursday, Aug. 24
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2023
Watermark Retirement Communities earns ‘High Performer’ status in HRC-SAGE LEI … Older adults fastest-growing cannabis clientele … Routine vaccines can cut risk for later Alzheimer’s disease...
More news for Thursday, Aug. 17
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2023
CMS extends spousal impoverishment rules for married applicants, HCBS recipients … PSA campaign targets early detection of Alzheimer’s in Hispanic/Latino community … Florida’s first LGBTQ+-centric...
Proposal would increase funding, training for affordable senior housing service coordinators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
A new bill intended to expand and improve service coordination programs in affordable housing was introduced this week, adding a potential funding mechanism for tax credit-financed housing.
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Aug 08, 2023
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