‘Forgotten middle’ near-retirees worse off than prior generations, will need stronger supports in...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2024
Members of the relatively neglected “forgotten middle” group of near-retirees are worse off in health and finances than their counterparts from more than two decades ago and are going to need stronger...
Assisted living affordability among adults’ top cost concerns
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2024
The cost of assisted living, other long-term care settings and healthcare in general weighs heavily on the minds of older adults, according to the results of a new poll.
FY24 appropriations bills a mixed bag for affordable senior housing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
The release of six fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills on Sunday brought mixed news for affordable senior housing, according to LeadingAge.
2 organizations are working to promote social connections in senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 10, 2024
Two organizations are working to promote social connections in all types of settings, including senior living communities, according to a senior policy analyst who spoke Monday during a LeadingAge member...
Senior living providers missing opportunities to get paid for everything they offer, expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 13, 2023
As senior living residents decline in acuity and need more services and care, it’s more important than ever for providers to be aware of the full-package value of their amenities and services so they...
Ventas: Senior living growth and recovery ‘in full swing’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 06, 2023
A strong third quarter was the result of actions taken to drive performance, combined with powerful demand in the senior living market, Ventas Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro said Friday during a third-quarter...
More news for Friday, Jan. 12
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2024
Ventas to evaluate director nominations from Land & Buildings … UW to head up $150M national study on Alzheimer’s disease … Brio Living Services relaunches Avenues life plan at home program … Legislation...
Attorney general looks to expand enforcement authority over assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 17, 2024
Expanding the ability to enforce penalties on assisted living communities that violate a resident’s rights is a new goal for Maryland’s top attorney.
Expand HCBS access to address unmet care needs of older adults, researchers say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2023
Expanding access to home- and community-based services is the recommendation from a new report from the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis on unmet care needs among the nation’s older adults.
Assisted living will ‘meet its promise’ by providing services consumers want, experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2024
Through the evolution of the assisted living model, the needs of residents have become more challenging, staffing shortages have worsened, regulations have become more complex, financing and accessibility...