30 percent federal funding cut jeopardizes senior living workforce programs, provider group says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 17, 2023
A proposed funding cut of almost 30% for the Department of Labor could jeopardize senior living workforce training programs being launched in several states, according to Argentum.
Medicare could negotiate drug prices under Democrat proposal
Nov 03, 2021
For the first time, the measure would enable the federal government to negotiate prices for medications covered by Medicare.
College program uses field experience at providers to help train social workers to serve older adults
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 21, 2023
A Scholars in Aging program at the University of Connecticut is training the current and next generation of social workers to address the needs of older adults. The Constitution State has the sixth largest...
AI could be therapeutic deejay for seniors with dementia, agitation
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 19, 2023
A new AI-enabled tool can use wearable sensors and adaptive music systems to help older adults with dementia and agitation.
LeadingAge calls on HUD to release millions earmarked for affordable senior housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2020
Critically needed COVID-19 relief funds provided by the CARES Act for affordable senior housing are long overdue to ensure the safety of at-risk populations and staff, according to LeadingAge.
Digital ‘communication bridge’ for seniors with aphasia is $13M closer to reality
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 05, 2024
An upcoming research program will examine the potential for telehealth and wearable sensors to address a specific primary progressive aphasia.
Business briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 18
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 18, 2020
Welltower, NHI provide business updates around October rent collection, occupancy … New Hampshire reinstates extra weekly stipend for nursing home workers until end of 2020 … Financial services firm...
Milken Institute to spearhead Aging Innovation Collaborative with $3 million from NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 07, 2023
The Santa Monica, CA-based Milken Institute has received a $3 million grant from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care to establish the Aging Innovation Collaborative within Milken’s...
More news for Friday, Oct. 9
Oct 08, 2015
Editorial: Assisted living CEO hoodwinked Iowans, investors… ACL announces new federal grants to bolster state Adult Protective Services systems… PHI Vice President Robert Espinoza comments...
Stimulus grants helping Diversicare and NHC withstand pandemic’s decreased revenue and significant...
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 07, 2020
Brentwood, TN-based Diversicare felt the impact of COVID-19 “in a very real way” in the second quarter, recording more than 2,500 positive cases in patients, residents and staff, affecting 56 of the...