Portfolio optimization transforming NHI into ‘jewel box’: CEO
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 09, 2021
National Health Investors’ recent portfolio optimization efforts have transformed the real estate investment trust into a high coverage, high quality “jewel box,” President and CEO Eric Mendelsohn...
Sept. 13 is new deadline for eligible assisted living operators to apply for Provider Relief Fund
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2020
Eligible assisted living operators and other eligible providers now have until Sept. 13 to apply for the phase 2 general distribution of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provider...
$6.5 million project will recruit, train, place caregivers in assisted living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2022
The Arizona Health Care Association will use $6.5 million from the state to recruit, train and place certified nursing assistants and other caregivers at assisted living communities and skilled nursing...
It’s here! ‘McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony is tonight; Forum is Wednesday
By
Liza Berger
May 18, 2021
The third annual 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum is taking place today and Wednesday.
Operators join march against possible Medicaid cuts
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 08, 2017
Senior living executives joined hundreds of demonstrators and several lawmakers opposed to Medicaid funding cuts during a rally this week at the U.S. Capitol.
State-specific guides address money management
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 02, 2015
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has begun issuing state-specific guides for those who manage other people’s finances.
Dwindling savings, less fear of COVID may drive some back to work, experts say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 03, 2021
Employers in senior living and care and other industries may see their workforce challenges lessen a bit as some peoples’ savings accumulated over the pandemic dry up and as fear of COVID-19 subsides,...
Bill would close loophole on sexual predators working in senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 27, 2023
Legislation preventing sexual predators and human traffickers from working in senior living communities is working its way through the Oklahoma Legislature.
Managing cardiovascular disease risk factors may help preserve physical function in aging: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2023
One-third of older adults experience physical limitations that lead to reduced mobility, disability, institutionalization and mortality. But managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease could help,...
$25 million expansion adds 5 states and territories to Money Follows the Person program for HCBS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2022
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will award up to $5 million each to Illinois, Kansas and New Hampshire, as well as for American Samoa...