Connecticut to pay research firm $450,000 to review state’s COVID-19 response in senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 09, 2020
The state of Connecticut will pay a research firm $450,000 to conduct an independent review of the state’s COVID-19 response in assisted living communities and nursing homes, Gov. Ned Lamont announced...
AHCA / NCAL asks federal government to extend public health emergency, prioritize assisted living for...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2020
The federal government should extend the public health emergency declaration beyond July 26 and prioritize assisted living communities and nursing homes when a COVID-19 vaccination becomes available, American...
Florida jumps 9 spots to claim title of best state for retirement: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 07, 2020
Florida jumped nine places from 2019 to claim the top spot as best U.S. state for retirement in 2020, according to a new report.
Georgia law brings sweeping reforms to assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 06, 2020
Regulatory reforms are coming for assisted living community and personal care home operators in Georgia after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill imposing staffing, training and financial reporting requirements.
Strong job growth predicted for aides and other care positions in senior living and other settings
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 30, 2020
Some of the fastest-growing occupations in New York between 2016 and 2026 are expected to be positions found in senior living communities and other healthcare settings, according to an annual report on...
Assisted living communities in Virginia slated to receive $20 million to fund COVID-19-related efforts
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2020
Assisted living communities in Virginia will receive $20 million from the state to support their responses to COVID-19, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. The state also has begun naming facilities where...
Lawmakers move to repeal senior living industry COVID-19 immunity provision
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2020
New York lawmakers have introduced legislation to hold senior living communities accountable “for harm and damages incurred” during the COVID-19 pandemic by repealing a blanket immunity law that shielded...
Senior living not receiving same attention, support as nursing homes during pandemic, briefing speakers...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2020
Assisted living and continuing care retirement communities are struggling as much as nursing homes but have not received the same attention and support, experts said Thursday during a Maryland General...
Varied assisted living infection control policies could cause confusion during epidemics and pandemics:...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 05, 2020
Although most states have infection control policies and procedures for residential care and assisted living communities, they vary in detail and requirements and could cause confusion during epidemics...
Pennsylvania approves regional approach, $295 million in aid to combat COVID-19 in long-term care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2020
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday signed into law a bill establishing a regional approach to combating COVID-19 in senior living and care communities, along with nearly $300 million in funding to assist...