Workforce issues a theme of State of the Union address and industry reaction to it
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 09, 2023
Several workforce issues were part of President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday — as well as long-term care industry reaction to the speech. The talk comes at a time when long-term care...
Americans would have difficulty paying for a year of long-term care: survey
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2023
The majority of adults say that it would be “impossible” or “very difficult” to pay for long-term care, according to the results of a survey by KFF, published last week.
States, other countries offer insights into making long-term care more affordable: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 21, 2023
No single approach to long-term care financing is ideal, but “approaches from within the United States and abroad offer insights into how healthcare systems and payment models can be leveraged or expanded...
Resident advocates call for reforms after announced closing of assisted living community
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 28, 2022
The impending closure of a Beverly, MA, assisted living community highlights the need for additional regulations to protect assisted living residents, according to advocates for older adults in the state.
CCRC expands continuum with on-site hospice care offering
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 27, 2022
The continuum of care now includes on-site hospice care at one Texas continuing care retirement community. After months of planning, EdenHill Communities in New Braunfels began caring for its first clients...
Almost half of all long-term care insurance applications declined for those over 70
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 19, 2022
Older adults aged more than 70 years have a good chance of having their applications for traditional long-term care insurance declined, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.
Business briefs, Nov. 3
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 03, 2022
LHC Group disappoints again in dismal Q3 … Home health final rule ‘is not a win,’ Enhabit CEO says … Montana governor praises work-based public school offerings, such as assisted living...
Observe the ‘4 Ms’ when caring for those who care for residents, expert says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 02, 2022
In taking care of staff members, long-term care providers must ensure that the “four “Ms” are met: what matters most, medications, mobility and mind. That’s according to Emily Nicoli, MS, RN, chief...
Social Security Administration changes benefit calculation for Supplemental Security Income
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 29, 2024
The Social Security Administration no longer will include food in calculations used to determine a person’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income payments and the payment amount, effective Sept....
Lawmakers join unions, caregivers in call for nursing home staffing standards, $25 minimum wage
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 21, 2023
Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D- TX) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) stood alongside union leaders and nursing workers Thursday at a press conference calling for a $25 minimum wage, federal minimum staffing standards...