Alzheimer’s Association’s new ‘Superhub’ can help providers launch dementia care training programs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2024
Senior living and other long-term care providers looking to launch their own dementia care training programs now can turn to the Alzheimer’s Association, which was just named the world’s first Project...
State updates plan to improve access to dementia care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 21, 2024
Rhode Island recently unveiled a five-year update to its state plan to improve access to dementia care as well as improve quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of...
CNA-to-LPN bridge program graduates first class
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 25, 2024
Last year, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, along with more than 70 businesses and the University of Hawaii community colleges, committed to participating in a $35 million workforce development initiative....
Bipartisan efforts would accelerate dementia care workforce preparedness, access to care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
A bipartisan bill that has been introduced would better prepare primary care providers to diagnose disease and care for people living with dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Assisted living supply increasing, but access remains a challenge for most older adults: AARP
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2023
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation, major gaps in care for older adults and people with disabilities persist, particularly in attracting and retaining the long-term care workforce and...
More time needed for catch-up contributions under Secure 2.0, lobbyists say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 28, 2023
The American Benefits Council and the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators are calling on Congress to place a two-year delay on the Roth catch-up requirement under Setting...
American Healthcare REIT board remains neutral on unsolicited tender offer this time
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 16, 2024
The American Healthcare REIT Board of Directors is neutral on an unsolicited third-party bid mini-tender offer from Comrit Investments 1, according to a filing Thursday with the Securities and Exchange...
Spreading holiday love via Operation Christmas Child
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 13, 2023
Highline Place residents recently ensured that some area children will have presents for the holiday. Find out more, and learn how to share your photos!
CCRC secures high court review in class action case alleging consumer fraud
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 14, 2023
The New Jersey Supreme Court will review a trial court’s decision to provide refunds to continuing care retirement community residents who alleged a bait-and-switch scheme by a senior living operator.
Bipartisan group pushes CMS to expand coverage for Alzheimer’s treatments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 21, 2023
Access to federally approved monoclonal antibody and other disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease will be “extremely limited” unless the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reconsiders...