Coalition launches to improve access to medical, mental care in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2022
A coalition of experts launched a new initiative Wednesday with the goal of getting 43 recommendations for medical and mental healthcare in assisted living put into practice.
Are assisted living residents moving in too early or too late?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 13, 2023
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine provides fresh insights into assisted living residents at move-in and a couple of years later and suggests questions to contemplate about the future of the...
43 recommendations help fill gap in medical and mental healthcare guidance for assisted living, experts...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2022
Forty-three recommendations from a new study will guide medical and mental healthcare in assisted living, the authors say.
Arrow Senior Living plans Joint Commission assisted living accreditation for entire portfolio
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Vitalia North Olmsted has become the second stand-alone assisted living community in the United States — and the first in Ohio — to receive accreditation by The Joint Commission. The announcement comes...
CEAL finds new home, research focus in continued mission to improve assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2023
A national organization focused on improving quality in assisted living communities is moving to a new home to expand and intensify its efforts in research, practice and policy.
Joint Commission proposes new infection control requirements for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 16, 2024
The Joint Commission is planning to revise its infection prevention and control requirements for assisted living community accreditation as infection prevention and control regulations for the setting...
More news for Tuesday, Oct. 18
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2022
Brookdale completes $220M refinancing of most 2023 debt maturities … Alzheimer’s Association names new CEO … Florida’s efforts to protect LTC residents from Hurricane Ian worked: AARP … South...
Resident falls account for 75 percent of insurance claims with payment in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 06, 2023
Resident falls claims continue to be the primary insurance loss driver for senior living providers, according to a new report.
Digital tool to provide new insights on residents’ needs and preferences
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
Linked Senior is launching a tool to provide assessments of LTC residents, to assist with social and medical needs, the company announced.
Insurance company argues against defending senior living operator in wrongful death suit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 18, 2023
A policy lapse means that an insurer does not have to defend an assisted living community from a wrongful death lawsuit, the insurer is arguing in federal court.