Senators ask for federal study of assisted living, seek consumer feedback, ponder oversight
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 26, 2024
The spotlight on the assisted living industry got a little hotter on Thursday as congressional leaders called for a government study on industry pricing and transparency, announced a website and email...
‘Nudging’ can create engagement between staff members, residents: speaker
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 22, 2021
Using engagement tools to “nudge” staff members and residents into meaningful interactions not only creates senior living communities that are great places to live; it also creates the best possible...
More news for Monday, June 27
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2022
Aging services group partners on program to increase nursing workforce … Caregiver funding in limbo after legislative special session negotiations stall … Florida devotes ‘record-breaking’ resources...
More news for Friday, Sept. 29
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2023
Pathway Health launches workforce development initiative … Florida assisted living provider sued for pregnancy discrimination … Collaborators establish Alzheimer’s disease research center
Caucus relaunches to support family caregivers, educate lawmakers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2023
Family caregivers are seeing support from a bipartisan, bicameral caucus that will target policies to support those families while educating lawmakers about the nation’s caregiving crisis.
California budget includes $3.8 billion to build ‘age-friendly’ state for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 18, 2021
Revisions to California’s 2021–2022 budget include $3.8 billion in new funding to build an “age-friendly” state that supports older adults through a Master Plan for Aging.
More news for Monday, Feb. 7
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 07, 2022
Republican legislators introduce bill to prevent ‘weaponization’ of OSHA … Emergency recruitment program offers $2,000 sign-on bonus to work in long-term care … HUD to enforce carbon monoxide protections...
More news for Thursday, Aug. 24
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2023
Watermark Retirement Communities earns ‘High Performer’ status in HRC-SAGE LEI … Older adults fastest-growing cannabis clientele … Routine vaccines can cut risk for later Alzheimer’s disease...
More news for Monday, Jan. 23
Jan 23, 2023
Proposed immigration fee change would hurt LTC providers, advocates say … Coaching, education reduce Alzheimer’s risk factors, improve cognition: study … Optimism linked to longevity, well-being...
More news for Wednesday, April 20
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 20, 2022
CCRC creates CNA training program to combat workforce shortages … VT bill aims to improve state Alzheimer’s coordination … Ohio seeks volunteers to advocate for long-term care residents … Assisted...