Trust in nonprofits rebounding after four years of decline
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 02, 2024
After four years of decline, trust in nonprofit organizations is trending up, according to a recently released report about a survey by the Independent Sector.
Alzheimer’s care, quality of life improve with innovative immersion room
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 05, 2024
A creative new room at a Long Island, NY, nursing home may serve as a model for improving the quality of Alzheimer’s care.
Federal judge certifies subclasses in Brookdale class action lawsuit; trial set for January
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 29, 2024
A long-running California class action lawsuit filed against Brookdale Senior Living will go forward early next year after a judge granted a motion to certify three community-based subclasses in the case.
Grant winners expected to spur tech innovation
By
John O'Connor
Jul 23, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Human Services is awarding $2 million in technology equipment grants to 73 long-term care providers across South Dakota. More than 100 operators applied for support through...
Committee advances Older Americans Act reauthorization to full Senate
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2024
The Older Americans Act cleared another hurdle on its path to reauthorization on Wednesday and now heads to the full Senate for a vote.
Business briefs, July 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 24, 2024
No prison for nursing home owner who botched Hurricane Ida evacuation, leading to 7 resident deaths … 3 MA SNFs placed in receivership …VNA community in Somerville, MA, receives affordable housing...
Wildfires are creating hazardous air conditions in western North America
Jul 26, 2024
During periods of unhealthy air, people should stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
Citizenship assistance program helps senior living operator stand out from the competition
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2024
A resident-inspired program that helps senior living staff members achieve US citizenship became so much more for one organization, which shared its success in the hopes of inspiring other communities...
NURSE Visa act would allow qualified nurses into US to alleviate shortages
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 24, 2024
The National Urgent Recruitment for Skilled Employees, or NURSE, Visa Act, introduced Monday, aims to allow some foreign nurses to work in the United States amid a labor shortage
