Biden proposes $1.9T COVID-19 stimulus plan to speed up vaccinations, increase minimum wage and unemployment...
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 19, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden detailed the first of two relief proposals at a speech in Delaware Thursday evening.
mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness lower during delta strain era
Aug 20, 2021
Adjusted effectiveness was 53.1% against infection in nursing home residents during the period when delta strain was predominant.
Assisted living operators get second chance at Provider Relief Fund money
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 29, 2022
Some assisted living providers previously denied financial aid from the federal government for their COVID-19-related expenses or lost revenue now may be eligible to receive payments from the Provider...
Smart home and medical alert systems help seniors stay protected and connected with caregivers from afar
By
Andy Droney
Sep 17, 2021
For caregivers who are unable to physically visit their patients or loved ones, smart home technology can be a unique solution as they allow caregivers to check in remotely and even help recognize when...
New federal vaccination reporting rule may have implications for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 12, 2021
A new federal requirement for skilled nursing facilities to report weekly COVID-19 vaccination data may have implications for assisted living providers as efforts to increase vaccination uptake ramp up.
Vaccination, previous infection protect against COVID-19
Jan 24, 2022
During a period of delta predominance, protection was lower among vaccinated persons without a previous COVID-19 diagnosis.
LTC unions urge CDC to revise masking guidance for vaccinated individuals to protect workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 21, 2021
Unions representing registered nurses and others who work in long-term care are urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reconsider its May 13 guidance on mask-wearing and social distancing...
Ordinance directs healthcare industry to redirect profits toward worker compensation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 05, 2022
Assisted living community employees are among the Los Angeles healthcare workers who may be covered under a proposed minimum wage ordinance aimed at forcing the industry to direct some profits toward worker...
Senior living advocates ‘stopped freight train’ coming for Provider Relief Fund: Argentum
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 29, 2021
A concerted effort by the senior living and care industry may have “stopped the freight train” from running off with Provider Relief Fund dollars intended to help providers cover COVID-related expenses...
Occupancy declines tapering off for New Senior Investment Group
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 19, 2020
Improvements in leads and move-in volume resulted in a lower rate of occupancy decline in May, and these trends have continued into June, according to a business update Thursday from New York-based New...