Federal court will rehear senior living operators’ RICO lawsuit claims against unions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2022
A federal court panel announced Thursday that it will reexamine a senior living and care operator’s racketeering lawsuit against local labor unions after a previous decision was vacated.
Assisted living providers largely on their own during pandemic crisis: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 11, 2021
Confusing, and sometimes conflicting, coronavirus pandemic information and guidance from Delaware’s public health officials often left assisted living community administrators on their own in the middle...
Study helps providers, residents plan ahead for when it’s time for older drivers to hand over the keys
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2024
Routine cognitive testing could help older drivers make decisions about whether to give up the keys, as well as help senior living providers plan ahead for alternative transportation options to help residents...
‘Immediate action’ needed from governors to address long-term care workforce needs during pandemic,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 22, 2020
States must take an “all-hands-on-deck” approach to helping assisted living communities and nursing homes address workforce needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Health Care Association...
Caregiver support during post-acute care transitions critical to outcomes for assisted living residents:...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 06, 2021
Assisted living residents receiving Medicare home health services have an increased risk of hospitalization when care-partner support is lacking, according to a new study.
Don’t renege on affordable senior housing commitments, LeadingAge tells Congress
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 12, 2021
Reports that $300 billion in affordable housing investments for older adults could be slashed from the budget reconciliation legislation under consideration by federal legislators has an aging services...
Opposition to state long-term care tax ramps up ahead of January implementation
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 14, 2021
Efforts to repeal a long-term care tax set to take effect in January in Washington state are gaining traction after a series of bills were pre-filed by state legislators.
Low wages, part-time work remain barriers to direct care workforce pipeline
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2023
Not much has changed in a year for the direct care workforce, according to a new PHI research report, released Tuesday
Environmental sustainability efforts gain recognition for CCRC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2023
A nonprofit continuing care retirement / life plan community in Vermont is racking up awards and recognition for its work in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Bill would place all residential care facilities on equal plane for state funding programs
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2023
A bill expanding funding eligibility for state financing and funding programs to residential care facilities for the elderly could add more care and service options for older adults in California, according...