Bill would require assisted living caregivers to work ‘outside their scope of practice’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 18, 2021
A bill proposed in Arizona would require assisted living caregivers to perform life-saving measures before the arrival of first responders when a resident experiences a medical emergency.
Elder fraud scheme swindles victims out of $9.5 million in fees for false prizes, psychic services
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2020
A Connecticut list brokerage firm pleaded guilty to facilitating elder fraud schemes resulting in at least $9.5 million in losses to victims through mass-mailing schemes.
City sides with music venue in asking court to overturn noise case favoring CCRC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 17, 2022
An Arizona continuing care retirement community continues to lose local support in its fight with a neighboring concert venue over noise levels after city officials asked the court to reverse its previous...
Two former senior living administrators sentenced for covering up sexual abuse
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 02, 2023
Two former senior living administrators were sentenced this week for failing to report the alleged sexual abuse of three residents.
Assisted living providers, workers could share in $77 million investment in workforce
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2021
Assisted living providers and direct care workers stand to benefit from a potential $77 million investment in the long-term care workforce in Wisconsin.
18th capital murder charge filed against suspected senior living serial killer
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 07, 2021
An 18th count of capital murder has been added to charges against Billy Chemirmir, who is alleged to be tied to at least 24 deaths of older adults, most of them senior living residents.
Geriatrics expert changes mind, backs mandate of COVID vaccine for long-term care workers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 05, 2021
“I have completely changed what I believe as a clinician in mandating the vaccine, because unvaccinated people, staff or visitors are really the only vector that’s going to expose residents to the...
Senior living communities turn to wearable technology for contact tracing of COVID-19
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2020
With senior living communities serving as potential hot spots for COVID-19, operators are looking at all types of infection control measures to contain or prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Commission says investing in direct care workforce is top priority
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 30, 2022
Higher wages and increased state funding are necessary to prioritize New Hampshire’s direct care workforce, according to industry advocates and experts.
HCBS gap analysis should avoid ‘Hunger Games’ scenario, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 01, 2023
As the state of New Hampshire embarks on a gap analysis of its home- and community-based services system, one senior living organization leader is cautioning against a “Hunger Games” scenario that...