House Democrats seek full renewal of HUD funding for affordable senior housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 28, 2023
House Democrats are asking the federal government to fully renew fiscal year 2024 funding for affordable senior housing — and to throw in another $1 billion to build additional homes for older adults.
Online training program for assisted living develops out of home care program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2023
An online training program for assisted living caregivers is being developed and tested based on another program that was created for unlicensed caregivers of people living in the greater community.
Scrap tax bill, LeadingAge and 41 other groups urge Senate
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2017
LeadingAge and 41 other organizations are urging Senate leaders to scrap the body’s tax reform bill and start over, expressing “deep concerns” about “drastic cuts” that potentially...
Federal Arbitration Act applies to states, too, Supreme Court says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2017
A resident representative holding power of attorney can be bound by an arbitration agreement that he or she signs on behalf of the resident, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday, asserting that states are...
Long-term care groups, 490 others, call for enactment of COVID-related legal protections ‘as soon as...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2020
Proposed legislation that would protect healthcare providers from COVID-19-related lawsuits “is critically needed and should be enacted as soon as possible,” 495 organizations, including several associations...
Operators cite ‘urgent’ need for COVID funding relief
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 17, 2020
With a tentative agreement and an expected vote on a COVID relief package expected this week, senior living industry leaders said the need for additional relief funding in senior living is “urgent.”
LeadingAge issues ‘call to action’ to public to prevent more COVID-19 deaths
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 24, 2020
With older adults “living at ground zero of the pandemic,” LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan has issued a “call to action” to prevent more loss of life.
Addressing caregiving gap needs international perspective, panelists say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2022
Workforce challenges in long-term care are a global challenge, so solutions need to come from sharing best practices, policies and solutions on a global level.
Providers need funding to improve Medicaid HCBS access, quality, advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 01, 2023
Senior living advocates are applauding steps announced by the federal government to ensure equitable access to home- and community-based services provided via the Medicaid program, but they say that funding...
House workforce bill ‘good step in right direction’ to support care of older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2018
Provider groups are cheering Monday’s passage by the House of Representatives of a bill that would reauthorize federal health professions workforce programs, including education and training in geriatrics.